Proverbs 11

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