Proverbs 11
1 False balances are an abomination vnto the Lord: but a perfite weight pleaseth him.
False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
2 When pride commeth, then commeth shame: but with the lowly is wisdome.
When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
3 The vprightnes of the iust shall guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousnes of the vpright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
6 The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.
When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
8 The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his steade.
The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbour: but the righteous shall be deliuered by knowledge.
By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
10 In the prosperitie of the righteous the citie reioyceth, and when the wicked perish, there is ioye.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.
He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
13 Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14 Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.
Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
16 A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
17 Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
19 As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
21 Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.
From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh 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 is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.
25 The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.
26 He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.
Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.
He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde, and the foole shalbe seruant to the wise in heart.
He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
30 The fruite of the righteous is as a tree of life, and he that winneth soules, is wise.
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.
31 Beholde, the righteous shalbe recompensed in the earth: howe much more the wicked and the sinner?
Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!
