Proverbs 11

11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

11:2

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

11:3

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

11:4

Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

11:5

The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

11:6

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

11:7

When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.

11:8

The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

11:9

With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

11:10

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

11:13

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

11:14

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

11:15

He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

11:16

A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

11:17

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

11:18

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

11:19

Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.

11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

11:21

Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

11:22

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

11:23

The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.

11:24

One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

11:25

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

11:26

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

11:27

He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

11:28

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

11:29

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

11:31

If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!