1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight. NHEB — Proverbs 11:1
2 When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. NHEB — Proverbs 11:2
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. NHEB — Proverbs 11:3
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. NHEB — Proverbs 11:4
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. NHEB — Proverbs 11:5
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. NHEB — Proverbs 11:6
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing. NHEB — Proverbs 11:7
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. NHEB — Proverbs 11:8
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. NHEB — Proverbs 11:9
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. NHEB — Proverbs 11:10
11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. NHEB — Proverbs 11:11
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. NHEB — 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. NHEB — Proverbs 11:13
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. NHEB — Proverbs 11:14
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. NHEB — Proverbs 11:15
16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but she who hates virtue makes a throne for dishonor. The slothful become destitute, and ruthless men grab wealth. NHEB — Proverbs 11:16
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. NHEB — Proverbs 11:17
18 Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. NHEB — Proverbs 11:18
19 He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. NHEB — Proverbs 11:19
20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. NHEB — Proverbs 11:20
21 Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will be delivered. NHEB — Proverbs 11:21
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. NHEB — Proverbs 11:22
23 The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. NHEB — 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. NHEB — Proverbs 11:24
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. NHEB — Proverbs 11:25
26 People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. NHEB — Proverbs 11:26
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. NHEB — Proverbs 11:27
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. NHEB — Proverbs 11:28
29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. NHEB — Proverbs 11:29
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who plucks that life is wise. NHEB — Proverbs 11:30
31 If the righteous is delivered with difficulty, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? NHEB — Proverbs 11:31