◄ Proverbs 11 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God's blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
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