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Proverbs - Chapter 11 - American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

  1. A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; 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 the treacherous 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 the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
  7. When a wicked man dieth,hisexpectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
  8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
  9. With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous 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 despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
  13. He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
  14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
  15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
  16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
  17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
  18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousnesshatha sure reward.
  19. He that is stedfast in righteousnessshall attainunto life; And he that pursueth evildoeth itto his own death.
  20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect intheirway are his delight.
  21. Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
  22. Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.
  23. The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
  24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, butit tendethonly to want.
  25. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
  26. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
  27. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
  28. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
  29. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
  30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
  31. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!