Proverbs - Chapter 11 | American Standard Version

  • 1. 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.
  • 3. The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
  • 4. Riches profit 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.
  • 6. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
  • 7. When a wicked man dieth, {cf15i his} expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
  • 8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
  • 9. With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
  • 10. 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.
  • 12. He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
  • 13. He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
  • 14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
  • 15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
  • 16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
  • 17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
  • 18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness {cf15i hath} a sure reward.
  • 19. He that is stedfast in righteousness {cf15i shall attain} unto life; And he that pursueth evil {cf15i doeth it} to his own death.
  • 20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in {cf15i their} way are his delight.
  • 21. {cf15i Though} hand {cf15i join} in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
  • 22. {cf15i As} a ring of gold in a swine's snout, {cf15i So is} a fair woman that is without discretion.
  • 23. The desire of the righteous is only good; {cf15i But} the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
  • 24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but {cf15i it tendeth} only to want.
  • 25. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
  • 26. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
  • 27. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
  • 28. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
  • 29. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
  • 30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
  • 31. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!
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