Proverbs 11:1-31 NLT

Proverbs 11:1-31 NLT [1] The LORD detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights. [2] Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. [3] Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. [4] Riches won't help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. [5] The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin. [6] The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them. [7] When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. [8] The godly are rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead. [9] With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. [10] The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die. [11] Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart. [12] It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. [13] A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. [14] Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers. [15] There's danger in putting up security for a stranger's debt; it's safer not to guarantee another person's debt. [16] A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. [17] Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. [18] Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. [19] Godly people find life; evil people find death. [20] The LORD detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. [21] Evil people will surely be punished, but the children of the godly will go free. [22] A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig's snout. [23] The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment. [24] Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. [25] The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. [26] People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who sells in time of need. [27] If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you! [28] Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring. [29] Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind. The fool will be a servant to the wise. [30] The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends. [31] If the righteous are rewarded here on earth, what will happen to wicked sinners?

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