Proverbs 11

[1] Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. [2] When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. [3] The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. [4] Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. [5] The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. [6] The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust. [7] When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of the unjust perishes. [8] The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead. [9] The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. [10] When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. [11] By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [12] He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace. [13] A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. [14] Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. [15] He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure. [16] A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches. [17] The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. [18] The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. [19] As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. [20] Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their ways are His delight. [21] Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered. [22] As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion. [23] The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. [24] There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. [25] The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. [26] The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. [27] He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. [28] He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage. [29] He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. [30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. [31] If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. (Proverbs 11:1-31 NKJV)