Proverbs 11:1-11 ▼

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 {08675;07703:08804} 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.