Proverbs — Chapter 11

1A false balance is 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 transgressors 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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22As 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 yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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 procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; 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 the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

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 neighbor; 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 neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a 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 suretyship is secure.

16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain 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 Jehovah; 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 ring of gold in a swine`s snout, [So is] a fair woman that 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 grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, 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!

1The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

2After pride came, disgrace followed; but wisdom came with humility.

3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

4Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

5The righteousness of the blameless will make their way smooth, but the wicked will fall through their own wickedness.

6The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the treacherous will be ensnared by their own desires.

7When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and hope based on power has perished.

8A righteous person was delivered out of trouble, then a wicked person took his place.

9With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

10When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

11A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.

12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.

13The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

14When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

15The one who has put up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands is secure.

16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

17A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

18The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

19True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

20The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

21Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm.

22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

23The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

25A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

26People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

27The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil—it will come to him.

28The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

30The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

31If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!

1A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

3The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

4Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

7When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

8A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

9With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. 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.

12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

16A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

17The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

18Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

19He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

20Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

21Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

23The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

25The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

26People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

31Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!