11Proverbs 11

1A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a perfect weight is His delight.Select Proverbs 11:1

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

3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.Select Proverbs 11:3

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

5The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.Select Proverbs 11:5

6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.Select Proverbs 11:6

7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish, and the hope of strength perisheth.Select Proverbs 11:7

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

9With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.Select Proverbs 11:9

10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.Select Proverbs 11:10

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

12He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.Select Proverbs 11:12

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

14Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.Select Proverbs 11:14

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.Select Proverbs 11:15

16A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.Select Proverbs 11:16

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

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

19Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.Select Proverbs 11:19

20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.Select Proverbs 11:20

21My hand upon it! the evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.Select Proverbs 11:21

22As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.Select Proverbs 11:22

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

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

25The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.Select Proverbs 11:25

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

27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.Select Proverbs 11:27

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.Select Proverbs 11:28

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

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

31Behold, the righteous shall be requited in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!Select Proverbs 11:31