Proverbs 11
11
1A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will.
2Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom.
3The simplicity of the just shall guide them: and the deceitfulness of the wicked shall destroy them.
4Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death.
5The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.
7When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.
8The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.
9The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.
10When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
11By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.
12He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
13He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.
14Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.
15He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.
16A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
17A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
18The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
19Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
20A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.
21Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.
22A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish.
23The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
24Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.
25The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.
26He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
27Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.
29He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.
30The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise.
31If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.
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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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