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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. 12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. 14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. 16 A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward. 19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. 20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight. 21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. 27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner! Proverbs 11:10-31, American Standard Version. Public domain.
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