Proverbs 11

MSTC(i) 1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a true weight pleaseth him. 2 Where pride is, there is shame also and confusion; but whereas is lowliness, there is wisdom. 3 The innocent dealing of the just shall lead them; but the unfaithfulness of the despisers shall be their own destruction. 4 Riches help not in the day of vengeance; but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the innocent ordereth his way; but the ungodly shall fall in his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the just shall deliver them; but the despisers shall be taken in their own ungodliness. 7 When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish. 8 The righteous shall be delivered out of trouble; and the ungodly shall come in his stead. 9 Through the mouth of the dissembler is his neighbour destroyed; but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city is merry; and when the ungodly perish, there is gladness. 11 When the just are in wealth, the city prospereth; but when the ungodly have the rule, it decayeth. 12 A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret. 13 A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel. 14 Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth. 15 He that is surety for a stranger, hurteth himself; but he that meddleth not with suretyship, is sure. 16 A gracious woman maintaineth honesty; as for the mighty, they maintain riches. 17 He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant. 18 The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward. 19 Like as righteousness bringeth life; even so to cleave unto evil, bringeth death. 20 The LORD abhorreth a fained heart; but he hath pleasure in them that are undefiled. 21 It shall not help the wicked, though they lay all their hands together; but the seed of the righteous shall be preserved. 22 A fair woman without discreet manners, is like a ring of gold in a swine's snout. 23 The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation. 24 Some man giveth out his goods, and is richer; but the niggard, having enough, will depart from nothing, and yet is ever in poverty. 25 He that is liberal in giving, shall have plenty; and he that watereth, shall be watered also himself. 26 Whoso hordeth up his corn, shall be cursed among the people; but blessing shall light upon his head that selleth it. 27 He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. 29 Whoso maketh disquietness in his own house, he shall have wind for his heritage; and the fool shall be servant to the wise. 30 The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls. 31 If the righteous be recompensed upon earth, how much more then the ungodly and the sinner?