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 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.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.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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity. ✦

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 iniquity 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 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.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.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 neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. ✦

13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. ✦

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.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: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. ✦

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.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.The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is 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 earneth deceitful wages; 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.He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And 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.They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as 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.Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; 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 which is without discretion.As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion. ✦

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; But 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 increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, 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 grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. ✦

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.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 a branch.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 fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.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 winneth souls is wise.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: much more the wicked and the sinner.Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner! ✦