Proverbs 11

1A false balance is an abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

2When pride cometh, then cometh shame:

But with the lowly is wisdom.

3The integrity of the upright shall guide them:

But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

4Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

But they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.

7When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish:

And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

8The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour:

But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted:

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom:

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth:

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

But he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour:

And violent men retain riches.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked earneth deceitful wages:

But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life:

And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD:

But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished:

But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23The desire of the righteous is only good:

But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more;

And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

25The liberal soul shall be made fat:

And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him:

But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour:

But he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:

And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

And he that is wise winneth souls.

31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:

How much more the wicked and the sinner!

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Proverbs 11

The Value of Righteousness

1Dishonest scales are disgusting to the Lord,

but accurate weights are pleasing to him.

2Arrogance comes,

then comes shame,

but wisdom remains with humble people.

3Integrity guides decent people,

but hypocrisy leads treacherous people to ruin.

4Riches are of no help on the day of fury,

but righteousness saves from death.

5The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth,

but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.

6Decent people are saved by their righteousness,

but treacherous people are trapped by their own greed.

7At the death of a wicked person, hope vanishes.

Moreover, his confidence in strength vanishes.

8A righteous person is rescued from trouble,

and a wicked person takes his place.

9With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor,

but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.

10When righteous people prosper, a city is glad.

When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.

11With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up,

but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.

12A person who despises a neighbor has no sense,

but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

13Whoever gossips gives away secrets,

but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

14A nation will fall when there is no direction,

but with many advisers there is victory.

15Whoever guarantees a stranger’s loan will get into trouble,

but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.

16A gracious woman wins respect,

but ruthless men gain riches.

17A merciful person helps himself,

but a cruel person hurts himself.

18A wicked person earns dishonest wages,

but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.

19As righteousness leads to life,

so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.

20Devious people are disgusting to the Lord,

but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.

21Certainly, an evil person will not go unpunished,

but the descendants of righteous people will escape.

22 ⌞Like⌟ a gold ring in a pig’s snout,

⌞so⌟ is a beautiful woman who lacks good taste.

23The desire of righteous people ends only in good,

but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.

24One person spends freely and yet grows richer,

while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer.

25A generous person will be made rich,

and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied.#11:25 Or “and whoever gives someone a drink will also get a drink.”

26People will curse the one who hoards grain,

but a blessing will be upon the head of the one who sells it.

27Whoever eagerly seeks good searches for good will,

but whoever looks for evil finds it.

28Whoever trusts his riches will fall,

but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.

29Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits ⌞only⌟ wind,

and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.

30The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life,

and a winner of souls is wise.

31If the righteous person is rewarded on earth,

how much more the wicked person and the sinner!

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