Proverbs 11:13-18 in English

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.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

¹⁶ A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.

¹⁷ A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

¹⁸ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

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

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

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

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

¹⁶ A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonor. The slothful come to lack: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.

¹⁷ A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

¹⁸ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

¹³ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the 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 suretiship is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain 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.

¹³ Those who ◄spread gossip/tell bad things about others► will tell your secrets to others, but if there is someone whom you can trust, you can trust him to not tell your secrets to others.

¹⁴ A nation will be destroyed/ruined if it does not have leaders who guide it wisely; but if there are many good advisors, the nation remains secure.

¹⁵ If you promise a stranger that you will pay his debt if he cannot pay it himself, you will regret it. You will be safe if you refuse to guarantee that you will pay someone else's debts.

¹⁶ People honor/respect women who are kind/gracious; ruthless/violent people may get a lot of money, but that is all that they will get.

¹⁷ Those who are kind benefit themselves because others will be kind to them, but those who are cruel will hurt themselves because others will be cruel to them.

¹⁸ If wicked people earn a lot of money, that will deceive them because they will not keep it for very long, but those who do what is right will surely be rewarded by God forever.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

¹⁶ A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to lack: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.

¹⁷ A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

¹⁸ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honour, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

¹⁴ When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

¹⁵ He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

¹⁶ A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

¹⁷ The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

¹⁸ The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

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

¹⁴ Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

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

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

¹³ He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

¹⁴ Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

¹⁵ He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

¹⁷ A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

¹⁸ The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

¹³ A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.

¹⁴ A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.

¹⁵ You'll get into trouble if you guarantee a stranger's loans—you're far safer if you refuse to make such pledges.

¹⁶ A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.

¹⁷ If you're kind, you'll be rewarded; but if you're cruel, you'll hurt yourself.

¹⁸ The wicked earn wages that cheat them, but those who sow goodness reap a genuine reward.

¹³ Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.

¹⁵ Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.

¹⁷ Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.

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

¹⁴ Where no wise direction is, a 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 them that strike hands is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong 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.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: But in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: And strong men retain riches.

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

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, a people must fall: but it will obtain help through the multitude of counsellors.

¹⁵ With evil will he be overwhelmed that is surety for a stranger: but he that hateth giving the hand as pledge is safe.

¹⁶ A woman endowed with grace will surely obtain honor; and the powerful will obtain riches.

¹⁷ The man of kindness doth good to his own soul; but he that troubleth his own flesh is cruel.

¹⁸ The wicked practiseth a work of falsehood; but he that soweth righteousness obtaineth the reward of truth.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: But he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: But in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: And he hates the sound of safety.

¹⁶ A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: But a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonor. The slothful come to want: But the diligent support themselves with wealth.

¹⁷ A merciful man does good to his own soul: But the merciless destroys his own body.

¹⁸ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: But the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

¹³ He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.

¹⁶ A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.

¹⁷ He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.

¹⁸ The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A chen ·gracious· woman obtains kavod ·weighty glory·, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The man of cheshed ·loving-kindness· does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, but a faithful person keeps a matter covered.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, but victory comes by consulting many advisors.

¹⁵ Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.

¹⁶ A gracious woman gets honor, but ruthless people grasp for wealth.

¹⁷ A kind person benefits himself, but one who is cruel hurts himself.

¹⁸ The wicked person lies to get his wages, but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honour, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.

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

¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honour, but violent men obtain riches.

¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹³ He that goeth guilefully, showeth privates; but he that is faithful, covereth the private matter of a friend.

¹⁴ Where a governor is not, the people shall fall; but health is, where be many counsels.

¹⁵ He that maketh faith, that is, obligation, for a stranger, shall be tormented with evil; but he that escheweth snares, shall be secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman shall find glory; and strong men shall have riches.

¹⁷ A merciful man doeth well to his soul; but he that is cruel, casteth away, yea, kinsmen.

¹⁸ A wicked man maketh unstable work; but faithful meed is to him, that soweth rightfulness or rightwiseness.

¹³ He that goeth guilefully, showeth privates, (or He who goeth deceitfully, telleth secrets); but he that is faithful, covereth the private (matter) of a friend.

¹⁴ Where a governor is not, the people shall fall; but health is, where be many counsels. (Without a leader, or good governance, the people shall fall; but there is victory or but there is salvation, or deliverance, where there be many counsellors, or much planning, or good advice.)

¹⁵ He that maketh faith, that is, (an) obligation, for a stranger, shall be tormented with evil; but he that escheweth snares, shall be secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman shall find glory (or A gracious woman shall receive honour); and strong men shall have riches.

¹⁷ A merciful man doeth well to his soul (or A merciful person doeth good to his own soul); but he that is cruel, casteth away, yea, (even his own) kinsmen.

¹⁸ A wicked man maketh unstable work; but faithful meed is to him, that soweth rightfulness. (There is no surety with the work of the wicked; but there is a sure reward for those who sow goodness.)

¹³ A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.

¹⁴ Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance is in a multitude of counsellors.

¹⁵ Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.

¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible men retain riches.

¹⁷ A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.

¹⁸ The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness — a true reward.