Proverbs 11:11-24

¹¹By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹²He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.

¹³He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

¹⁴Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.

¹⁶A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.

¹⁷The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

¹⁸The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

¹⁹Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

²⁰They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

²¹My hand upon it! the evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.

²²As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from 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 only to want.