Proverbs 11

1 A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.WEB — Proverbs 11:1

2 When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.WEB — Proverbs 11:2

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.WEB — Proverbs 11:3

4 Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.WEB — Proverbs 11:4

5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.WEB — Proverbs 11:5

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.WEB — Proverbs 11:6

7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of power comes to nothing.WEB — Proverbs 11:7

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked takes his place.WEB — Proverbs 11:8

9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.WEB — Proverbs 11:9

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.WEB — Proverbs 11:10

11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.WEB — Proverbs 11:11

12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.WEB — Proverbs 11:12

13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.WEB — Proverbs 11:13

14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.WEB — Proverbs 11:14

15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.WEB — Proverbs 11:15

16 A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain riches.WEB — Proverbs 11:16

17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.WEB — Proverbs 11:17

18 The wicked earns deceitful wages, But he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.WEB — Proverbs 11:18

19 He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.WEB — Proverbs 11:19

20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.WEB — Proverbs 11:20

21 Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.WEB — Proverbs 11:21

22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.WEB — Proverbs 11:22

23 The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.WEB — Proverbs 11:23

24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.WEB — Proverbs 11:24

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.WEB — Proverbs 11:25

26 He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.WEB — Proverbs 11:26

27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.WEB — Proverbs 11:27

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.WEB — Proverbs 11:28

29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.WEB — Proverbs 11:29

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.WEB — Proverbs 11:30

31 Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!WEB — Proverbs 11:31