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Proverbs 11

1

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.

2

When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom.

3

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

4

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

5

The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

6

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.

7

When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation of the godless comes to nought.

8

The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead.

9

With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

11

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

12

He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

13

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

14

Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

15

He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.

16

A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.

17

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

18

A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

19

He who is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.

20

Men of perverse mind are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

21

Be assured, an evil man will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will be delivered.

22

Like a gold ring in a swine's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.

23

The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.

24

One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

25

A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

26

The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.

27

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.

28

He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

29

He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives.

31

If the righteous is requited on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!

Proverbs 12

1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2

A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

3

A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

4

A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5

The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.

6

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.

7

The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

8

A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.

9

Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

10

A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

11

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.

12

The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.

13

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

14

From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

17

He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

18

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19

Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.

21

No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23

A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

24

The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

25

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

26

A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27

A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

28

In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.

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