Proverbs 11
1 A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
2 [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7 When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 A hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
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 the city is exalted: but it is overthrown 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors [there is] safety.
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong [men] retain riches.
A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19 As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.
As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
20 They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.
The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
21 [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman who is without discretion.
A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
23 The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath.
The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.
