Proverbs Chapter 11 World English Bible

Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.

Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Proverbs 11:4

Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of power comes to nothing.

Proverbs 11:8

A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked takes his place.

Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 11:13

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

Proverbs 11:14

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

Proverbs 11:15

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain riches.

Proverbs 11:17

The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:18

Wicked people earn deceitful wages, But one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19

He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

Proverbs 11:20

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

Proverbs 11:21

Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.

Proverbs 11:22

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

Proverbs 11:23

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

Proverbs 11:24

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

Proverbs 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:26

People curse someone who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

Proverbs 11:27

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Proverbs 11:29

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

Proverbs 11:31

Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!