Proverbs 11:13-21

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

¹⁴Where no wise guidance is, the 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 suretyship is secure.

¹⁶A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent 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.

¹⁹He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

²⁰They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

²¹Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.