Proverbs 11
1 The Lord hates dishonest scales, but accurate weights please him.
False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
2 With pride comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
3 Honesty guides the good, but deceit destroys liars.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Wealth won't help you on judgment day, but goodness saves you from death.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The goodness of the innocent keeps them on track, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
6 The goodness of those who live right will save them, but the dishonest are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
7 When a wicked person dies, their hopes die with them; what the godless look forward to is gone.
When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
8 The good are saved from trouble, while the wicked get into trouble.
The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
9 Godless people mouth off and destroy their neighbors, but the good are saved by wisdom.
By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
10 The whole town celebrates when good people are successful; they also shout for joy when the wicked die.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 Ethical people are a blessing to a town, but what the wicked say destroys it.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 People who run down their neighbors have no sense; someone who's sensible keeps quiet.
He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14 A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.
Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 You'll get into trouble if you guarantee a stranger's loans—you're far safer if you refuse to make such pledges.
He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
16 A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.
A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
17 If you're kind, you'll be rewarded; but if you're cruel, you'll hurt yourself.
He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
18 The wicked earn wages that cheat them, but those who sow goodness reap a genuine reward.
The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
19 Do what's right, and you will live; chase after evil and you will die.
As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
20 The Lord hates perverted minds, but is happy with those who live moral lives.
The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
21 You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished, but the good will be saved.
From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 A beautiful woman who lacks good judgment is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.
23 Good people want what's best, but what the wicked hope for ends in death.
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 If you give generously you receive more, but if you keep back what you should give, you end up poor.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.
25 If you're generous, you'll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you'll be given one in return.
The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.
26 People curse those who hoard grain; but they bless those who sell.
Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 If you look to do good, you'll be appreciated; but if you look for evil, you'll find it!
He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
28 If you trust in your riches, you'll fall; but if you do good, you'll flourish like green leaves.
He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29 If you cause trouble in your family, you'll inherit nothing but air. Stupid people end up as servants to those who think wisely.
He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
30 The fruit of the good is a tree of life, and the wise person saves people.
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.
31 If the good are repaid here on earth, how much more will the wicked who sin be repaid!
Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!
