Proverbs 11:1-31 ICB

[1] The Lord hates dishonest scales. But he is pleased with correct weights. [2] Pride leads only to shame. It is wise not to be proud. [3] Good people will be guided by honesty. But dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy. [4] Riches will not help when it's time to die. But doing what is right will save you from dying too soon. [5] The goodness of an innocent person makes his life easier. But a wicked person will be destroyed by his wickedness. [6] Doing what is right brings freedom to honest people. But those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires. [7] When a wicked person dies, his hope is gone. The hopes he placed in his riches will come to nothing. [8] The good man is saved from trouble. It comes to the wicked instead. [9] By his words an evil person can destroy his neighbor. But a good person will escape by being smart. [10] When good people succeed, the city is happy. When evil people die, there are shouts of joy. [11] The influence of good people makes a city great. But the wicked can destroy it with their words. [12] A person without good sense finds fault with his neighbor. But a person with understanding keeps quiet. [13] A person who gossips can't keep secrets. But a trustworthy person can keep a secret. [14] Without leadership a nation will be defeated. But when many people give advice, it will be safe. [15] Whoever guarantees to pay what somebody else owes will suffer. It is safer to avoid such promises. [16] A kind woman is respected. But cruel men get wealth. [17] A kind person is doing himself a favor. But a cruel person brings trouble on himself. [18] An evil person really gains nothing from what he earns. But a good person will surely be rewarded. [19] Those who are truly good will live. But those who chase after evil will die. [20] The Lord hates those with evil hearts. But he is pleased with those who are innocent. [21] You can be sure that evil people will be punished. But those who do what is right will not be punished. [22] A beautiful woman without good sense is like a gold ring in a pig's snout. [23] The wishes of those who do right will come true. But the hopes of the wicked will be defeated by God's anger. [24] Some people give much but get back even more. But others don't give what they should, and they end up poor. [25] A person who gives to others will get richer. Whoever helps others will himself be helped. [26] People curse someone who keeps all the grain for himself. But they bless a person who is willing to sell it. [27] Whoever looks for good will find kindness. But whoever looks for evil will find trouble. [28] Those who trust in riches will be ruined. But a good person will be as healthy as a green leaf. [29] Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind. And a foolish person will become a servant to the wise. [30] As a tree makes fruit, a good person gives life to others. The wise person shows others how to be wise. [31] Good people will be rewarded on earth. So the wicked and the sinners will also be punished.