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1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
* [[Proverbs 11:1|1]] A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.


2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
* [[Proverbs 11:2|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 transgressors shall destroy them.
* [[Proverbs 11:3|3]] The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.


4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
* [[Proverbs 11:4|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.
* [[Proverbs 11:5|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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
* [[Proverbs 11:6|6]] The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.


7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
* [[Proverbs 11:7|7]] When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.


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


9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
* [[Proverbs 11:9|9]] An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.


10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
* [[Proverbs 11:10|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.
* [[Proverbs 11:11|11]] By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.


12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
* [[Proverbs 11:12|12]] He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.


13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
* [[Proverbs 11:13|13]] A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.


14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
* [[Proverbs 11:14|14]] Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.


15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
* [[Proverbs 11:15|15]] He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.


16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
* [[Proverbs 11:16|16]] A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.


17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
* [[Proverbs 11:17|17]] The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.


18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
* [[Proverbs 11:18|18]] The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.


19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
* [[Proverbs 11:19|19]] As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.


20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
* [[Proverbs 11:20|20]] They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.


21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
* [[Proverbs 11:21|21]] Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.


22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
* [[Proverbs 11:22|22]] As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.


23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
* [[Proverbs 11:23|23]] The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.


24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
* [[Proverbs 11:24|24]] There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.


25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
* [[Proverbs 11:25|25]] The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.


26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
* [[Proverbs 11:26|26]] He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.


27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
* [[Proverbs 11:27|27]] He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.


28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
* [[Proverbs 11:28|28]] He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.


29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
* [[Proverbs 11:29|29]] He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.


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


31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
* [[Proverbs 11:31|31]] Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Revision as of 08:41, 28 April 2010

  • 1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: 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 transgressors 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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
  • 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
  • 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
  • 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
  • 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
  • 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
  • 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
  • 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
  • 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
  • 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
  • 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
  • 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
  • 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
  • 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
  • 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
  • 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
  • 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
  • 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
  • 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
  • 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
  • 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
  • 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
  • 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.