Proverbs 11

1 A FALSE balance is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:1

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:2

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:3

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:4

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:5

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:6

7 When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish: and the hope of iniquity perisheth.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:7

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:8

9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:9

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:10

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:11

12 He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:12

13 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:13

14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:14

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:15

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:16

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:17

18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:18

19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:19

20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:20

21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:21

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:22

23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:23

24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:24

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:25

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:26

27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:27

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:28

29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:29

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls.RV1885 — Proverbs 11:30

31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner!RV1885 — Proverbs 11:31