Chapter:

The Proverbs

Chapter 11

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Pr 11:1	A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
Pr 11:2	When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
Pr 11:3	The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
Pr 11:4	Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
Pr 11:5	The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Pr 11:6	The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
Pr 11:7	When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
Pr 11:8	The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
Pr 11:9	With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
Pr 11:10	When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Pr 11:11	By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Pr 11:12	He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Pr 11:13	He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Pr 11:14	Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Pr 11:15	He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
Pr 11:16	A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
Pr 11:17	The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Pr 11:18	The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Pr 11:19	He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Pr 11:20	They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
Pr 11:21	Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Pr 11:22	As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
Pr 11:23	The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Pr 11:24	There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
Pr 11:25	The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Pr 11:26	He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Pr 11:27	He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Pr 11:28	He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Pr 11:29	He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Pr 11:30	The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
Pr 11:31	Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!