1 The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights. ISV — Proverbs 11:1
2 When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom. ISV — Proverbs 11:2
3 The integrity of the righteous guides them, but the hypocrisy of the treacherous destroys them. ISV — Proverbs 11:3
4 Wealth won’t help in the time of judgment, a11:4 Lit. the day of wrath but righteousness will deliver from death. ISV — Proverbs 11:4
5 The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path, but the wicked fall by their wickedness. ISV — Proverbs 11:5
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are trapped by their evil desires. ISV — Proverbs 11:6
7 When a wicked person dies, his hope vanishes; b11:7 So MT; LXX reads When a righteous man dies, his hope does not perish and what he c11:7 So MT; LXX reads what the ungodly expected from his scheming comes to nothing. ISV — Proverbs 11:7
8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble; it comes upon the wicked instead. ISV — Proverbs 11:8
9 By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. ISV — Proverbs 11:9
10 The city rejoices when the righteous prosper, and when the wicked perish there is jubilation. ISV — Proverbs 11:10
11 Through the blessing of the righteous a city is built up, but what the wicked say tears it down. ISV — Proverbs 11:11
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments. ISV — Proverbs 11:12
13 Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets, but the trustworthy person d11:13 Lit. trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. ISV — Proverbs 11:13
14 A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many. e11:14 Or through much planning ISV — Proverbs 11:14
15 Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe. ISV — Proverbs 11:15
16 A gracious woman attains honor, f11:16 So MT; LXX reads honor for her husband but g11:16 So MT; LXX reads but a seat of dishonor is for the woman who hates justice ruthless men attain h11:16 So MT; LXX reads justice. The deficient shrink from wealth, but the diligent support themselves with wealth. ISV — Proverbs 11:16
17 A gracious man benefits himself, but the cruel person damages himself. ISV — Proverbs 11:17
18 Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded. ISV — Proverbs 11:18
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die. ISV — Proverbs 11:19
20 Devious minds are abhorrent to the LORD, but those whose ways are innocent are his delight. ISV — Proverbs 11:20
21 Be sure of this: i11:21 Lit. Hand to hand the wicked will not go unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will go free. ISV — Proverbs 11:21
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. ISV — Proverbs 11:22
23 The desire of the righteous is to seek good, but the hope of the wicked results in wrath. ISV — Proverbs 11:23
24 Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer. ISV — Proverbs 11:24
25 A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return. ISV — Proverbs 11:25
26 People will curse whoever withholds grain, but blessing will come to whoever is selling. ISV — Proverbs 11:26
27 The person seeking good will find favor, but anyone who searches for evil—it will find him! ISV — Proverbs 11:27
28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. ISV — Proverbs 11:28
29 Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise. ISV — Proverbs 11:29
30 The fruit of the righteous is j11:30 So MT; LXX reads From the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise. k11:30 So MT; LXX reads life, but the souls of those who practice evil are cut off prematurely ISV — Proverbs 11:30
31 If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth, how much more will the wicked and the sinner. ISV — Proverbs 11:31