Proverbs 11 — KJV

11 Verse 1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. ^{Verse 2} When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. ^{Verse 3} The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. ^{Verse 4} Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. ^{Verse 5} The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. ^{Verse 6} The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. ^{Verse 7} When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. ^{Verse 8} The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. ^{Verse 9} An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. ^{Verse 10} When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. ^{Verse 11} By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. ^{Verse 12} He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. ^{Verse 13} A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. ^{Verse 14} Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. ^{Verse 15} He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. ^{Verse 16} A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. ^{Verse 17} The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. ^{Verse 18} The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. ^{Verse 19} As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. ^{Verse 20} They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. ^{Verse 21} Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. ^{Verse 22} As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. ^{Verse 23} The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. ^{Verse 24} There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. ^{Verse 25} The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. ^{Verse 26} He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. ^{Verse 27} He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. ^{Verse 28} He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. ^{Verse 29} He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. ^{Verse 30} The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. ^{Verse 31} Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.