from Crossway1A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. (Le 19:35; Pr 12:22; Pr 16:11; Pr 20:10; Pr 20:23)2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. (Pr 16:18; Pr 18:12; Pr 29:23; Da 4:30; Mic 6:8)3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. (Pr 13:6; Pr 19:3)4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. (Ge 7:1; Pr 10:2; Zep 1:18)5The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. (Pr 3:6)6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. (Ps 7:15; Pr 11:4)7When the wicked dies, his hope will perish, and the expectation of wealth[1] perishes too. (Job 8:13; Pr 10:28)8The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked walks into it instead. (Pr 11:6; Pr 21:18)9With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. (Es 8:15; Pr 28:12)11By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown. (Ps 10:7; Pr 14:1; Pr 29:8)12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. (Pr 14:21; Mt 7:1)13Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. (Le 19:16; Pr 20:19)14Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. (Pr 15:22; Pr 20:18; Pr 24:6)15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. (Job 17:3; Pr 6:1)16A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. (Pr 31:30; Lu 11:21)17A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. (Mt 5:7; Mt 25:34)18The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. (Ho 10:12; Ga 6:8; Jas 3:18)19Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die. (Pr 10:16; Pr 19:23; Ro 6:23; Ga 6:8)20Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight. (1Ch 29:17; Ps 119:1; Pr 12:22; Pr 13:6; Pr 16:5; Pr 17:20)21Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered. (Ps 37:2; Ps 37:9; Ps 112:2; Pr 12:7; Pr 16:5; Isa 28:15)22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. (Ge 24:47; Isa 3:21; Eze 16:12)23The desire of the righteous ends only in good, the expectation of the wicked in wrath. (Ro 2:8)24One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. (Ps 37:21; Ps 112:9; Pr 13:7; Pr 19:17)25Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. (Pr 13:4; Pr 28:25; Mt 7:2; 2Co 9:6)26The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. (Ge 42:6; Job 29:13; Pr 24:24)27Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,[2] but evil comes to him who searches for it. (Ps 7:16)28Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. (Ps 49:6; Ps 92:12; Jer 17:8)29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. (Pr 15:27; Ec 5:16)30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise. (Pr 3:18; Da 12:3; 1Co 9:19; Jas 5:20)31If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! (Jer 25:29; 1Pe 4:18)
Proverbs 11
New International Version
from Biblica1The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favour with him.2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.4Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.5The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.7Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of[1] their power comes to nothing.8The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.9With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbours, but through knowledge the righteous escape.10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.11Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.12Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.14For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisors.15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.16A kind-hearted woman gains honour, but ruthless men gain only wealth.17Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.18A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.19Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.20The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.21Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.23The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.24One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.25A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.26People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.27Whoever seeks good finds favour, but evil comes to one who searches for it.28Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.29Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.31If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Proverbs 11
King James Version
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.14Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.22As a jewel of gold in a swine' snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it .27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11
New International Reader’s Version
from Biblica1The LORD hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.2When pride comes, shame follows. But wisdom comes to those who are not proud.3Those who do what is right are guided by their honest lives. But those who aren’t faithful are destroyed by their lies.4Wealth isn’t worth anything when God judges you. But doing what is right saves you from death.5The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right. But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.6Godly people are saved by doing what is right. But those who aren’t faithful are trapped by evil longings.7Hopes placed in human beings will die with them. Everything their power promised comes to nothing.8Those who do right are saved from trouble. But trouble comes on those who do wrong.9With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbours. But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.10When those who do right succeed, their city is glad. When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy.11The blessing of honest people builds up a city. But the words of sinners destroy it.12Whoever makes fun of their neighbour has no sense. But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.13Those who talk about others will tell secrets. But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.14Without guidance a nation falls. But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.15Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer. But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe.16A woman who has a kind heart gains honour. But men who are not kind gain only wealth.17Those who are kind benefit themselves. But mean people bring ruin on themselves.18An evil person really earns nothing. But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.19Surely right living leads to life. But whoever runs after evil finds death.20The LORD hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame.21You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.22A beautiful woman who has no sense is like a gold ring in a pig’s nose.23What godly people long for ends only in what is good. But what sinners hope for ends only in God’s anger.24One person gives freely but gets even richer. Another person doesn’t give what they should but gets even poorer.25Anyone who gives a lot will succeed. Anyone who renews others will be renewed.26People ask for bad things to happen to those who store up corn for themselves. But people ask for God’s blessing on those who are willing to sell.27Anyone who looks for what is good will be blessed. But bad things will happen to a person who plans to do evil.28Those who trust in their riches will fall. But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf.29Those who bring ruin on their families will receive nothing but wind. And foolish people will serve wise people.30The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life. And those who are wise save lives.31Godly people get what they should get on earth. So ungodly people and sinners will certainly get what they should get!