Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous `cometh' in the stead of the upright.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.

World English Bible (WEB)

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.