Proverbs 11
1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
7 When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.
When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.
The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
10 When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.
25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.
26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.
He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.
31 If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!
