Proverbs 11
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 11:1 Proverbs 11.1 A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit
Proverbs 11:1 Proverbs 11.1 just…: Heb. perfect stone
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11:5 Proverbs 11.5 direct: Heb. rectify
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11:12 Proverbs 11.12 void…: Heb. destitute of heart
Proverbs 11:13 Proverbs 11.13 A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
Proverbs 11:15 Proverbs 11.15 smart: Heb. be sore broken
Proverbs 11:15 Proverbs 11.15 suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands
Proverbs 11:22 Proverbs 11.22 is without: Heb. departeth from
Proverbs 11:25 Proverbs 11.25 liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing
Proverbs 11:30 Proverbs 11.30 winneth: Heb. taketh
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