Proverbs 11
11
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
4Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness. 6The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil men perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous 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 heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.
21Hand for hand! an evil man shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22A fair woman who is without discretion, is as a gold ring in a swine's snout.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, 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 curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
31Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.
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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Proverbs 11
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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