King James Version · full chapter
Proverbs 11
31 verses · King James Version
- 1A false balance abomination to the LORD: but a just weight his delight.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:1
- 2pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly wisdom.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:2
- 3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:3
- 4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:4
- 5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:5
- 6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in naughtiness.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:6
- 7When a wicked man dieth, expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust perisheth.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:7
- 8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:8
- 9An hypocrite with mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:9
- 10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, shouting.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:10
- 11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:11
- 12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:12
- 13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:13
- 14Where no counsel the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors safety.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:14
- 15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart and he that hateth suretiship is sure.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:15
- 16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong retain riches.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:16
- 17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but cruel troubleth his own flesh.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:17
- 18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness a sure reward.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:18
- 19As righteousness to life: so he that pursueth evil to his own death.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:19
- 20They that are of a froward heart abomination to the LORD: but upright in way his delight.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:20
- 21hand in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:21
- 22a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, a fair woman which is without discretion.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:22
- 23The desire of the righteous only good: the expectation of the wicked wrath.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:23
- 24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and that withholdeth more than is meet, but to poverty.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:24
- 25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:25
- 26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing upon the head of him that sellethCompare translations of Proverbs 11:26
- 27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:27
- 28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:28
- 29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool servant to the wise of heart.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:29
- 30The fruit of the righteous a tree of life; and he that winneth souls wise.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:30
- 31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.Compare translations of Proverbs 11:31