Proverbs 11
1 A deceitful scale is an abomination with the Lord, and a fair weighing is his will.
False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
2 Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.
When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
3 The simplicity of the just shall direct them, and the rebellion of the perverse will devastate them.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Wealth will not profit in the day of vengeance. But justice shall liberate from death.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The justice of the simple shall direct his way. And the impious will fall in his impiety.
The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
6 The justice of the upright shall free them. And the iniquitous will be seized by their own treachery.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
7 When the impious man is dead, there will no longer be any hope. And the expectation of the anxious will perish.
When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
8 The just one is freed from anguish. And the impious one will be handed over instead of him.
The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
9 The pretender deceives his friend by mouth. But the just shall be freed by knowledge.
By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
10 In the good of the just, the city shall exult. And in the perdition of the impious, there shall be praise.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the just, the city shall be exalted. And by the mouth of the impious, it will be subverted.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.
He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
13 Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend.
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.
Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.
He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
16 A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.
A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
17 A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
18 The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.
The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
19 Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.
As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
20 A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.
The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
21 Hand in hand, the evil shall not be innocent. But the offspring of the just shall be saved.
From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 A beautiful and senseless woman is like a gold ring in the snout of a swine.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.
23 The desire of the just is entirely good. The anticipation of the impious is fury.
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.
25 The soul that blesses shall be made fat. And whoever inebriates will likewise be inebriated himself.
The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.
26 Whoever hides away grain shall be cursed among the people. But a blessing is upon the head of those who sell it.
Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.
He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall. But the just shall spring up like a green leaf.
He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise.
He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
30 The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise.
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.
31 If the just are repaid upon the earth, how much more the impious and the sinner!
Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!
