Noyes - Proverbs - 11

11:1  False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.

11:2  When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.

11:3  The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

11:4  Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

11:5  The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.

11:6  The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.

11:7  When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.

11:8  The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.

11:9  By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.

11:10  When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11:11  By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

11:12  He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.

11:13  He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

11:14  Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.

11:15  He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.

11:16  A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.

11:17  He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.

11:18  The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.

11:19  As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.

11:20  The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.

11:21  From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.

11:22  As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.

11:23  The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

11:24  There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.

11:25  The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.

11:26  Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

11:27  He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.

11:28  He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.

11:29  He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.

11:30  The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.

11:31  Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!