Proverbs Chapter 11

1    A FALSE balance is abomination to the LORD:  but a just weight is his delight.

2    When pride cometh, then cometh shame:  but with the lowly is wisdom.

3    The integrity of the upright shall guide them:  but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

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

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

6    The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:  but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7    When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:  and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8    The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

9    An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:  but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

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

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

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

13    A talebearer revealeth secrets:  but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14    Where no counsel is, the people fall:  but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15    He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:  and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16    A gracious woman retaineth honour:  and strong men retain riches.

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

18    The wicked worketh a deceitful work:  but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19    As righteousness tendeth to life:  so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20    They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD:  but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21    Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:  but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

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

23    The desire of the righteous is only good:  but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24    There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth;  and there is that withholden more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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

26    He that withholden corn, the people shall curse him:  but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27    He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:  but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28    He that trusteth in his riches shall fall;  but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29    He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:  and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30    The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;  and he that winneth souls is wise.

31    Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:  much more the wicked and the sinner.


    Proverbs Chapter 11 - KJV