Proverbs 11:1-31 ASV

[1] A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; 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 the treacherous shall destroy 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 the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity. [7] When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth. [8] The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead. [9] With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous 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. [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!