Proverbs 11:15-24 in English

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.

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

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

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

²² As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

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.

¹⁹ A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

²⁰ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

²¹ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness shall receive a faithful reward.

²² As an ornament in a swine's snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded woman.

²³ All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁴ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet have less.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

²¹ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

²¹ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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.

¹⁹ A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

²⁰ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

²¹ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.

²² As an ornament in a swine's snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded women.

²³ All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁴ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet have less.

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.

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

²⁰ They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

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

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

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.

¹⁹ Those who always do what is right will live a long/happy life, but those who insist on doing what is wrong will not live very long.

²⁰ Yahweh hates those who are always thinking about doing evil things, but he is delighted with those who always do what is right.

²¹ It is certain that Yahweh will punish evil people and that righteous people will escape from being punished.

²² It is ◄ unsuitable/not proper/disgusting► for a beautiful woman not to know what is right to do, like SIM it is unsuitable/disgusting for a pig to have a gold ring in its snout/nose.

²³ When the things that righteous people want happen, it brings good to them and to others, but when the wicked get what they want, it causes everyone else to become angry.

²⁴ Some people give their money generously to poor people, but they become richer in spite of that, and some people hold tightly to their money, but they still become poor in spite of that.

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.

¹⁹ A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

²⁰ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

²¹ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.

²² As an ornament in a swine's snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded women.

²³ All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁴ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet have less.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.

²⁰ The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight

²¹ Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.

²² Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.

²³ The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.

²⁴ A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

²⁰ The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.

²¹ Hand for hand! an evil man shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² A fair woman who is without discretion, is as a gold ring in a swine's snout.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but it tendeth only to want.

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.

¹⁹ Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

²⁰ A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.

²¹ Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.

²² A golden ring in a swine’s snout, a woman fair and foolish.

²³ The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.

²⁴ Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

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.

¹⁹ Do what's right, and you will live; chase after evil and you will die.

²⁰ The Lord hates perverted minds, but is happy with those who live moral lives.

²¹ You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished, but the good will be saved.

²² A beautiful woman who lacks good judgment is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.

²³ Good people want what's best, but what the wicked hope for ends in death.

²⁴ If you give generously you receive more, but if you keep back what you should give, you end up poor.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.

²¹ Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.

²² As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.

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.

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

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

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

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

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life: So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.

²¹ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is firm in righteousness attaineth to life: and he that pursueth evil doth it to his own death.

²⁰ An abomination of the Lord are those of a perverse heart; but his favor is for those who are unblemished in their way.

²¹ The hand of God being against his hand, the bad man shall not go unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.

²² As a golden ring in a swine's snout, so is a handsome woman that hath thrown off discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: but the hope of the wicked is the wrath of God.

²⁴ There is a man that scattereth gifts, and yet his wealth is increased: and there is one that withholdeth more than is proper, and still cometh only to want.

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.

¹⁹ A righteous son is born for life: But the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

²⁰ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: But all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

²¹ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: But he that sows righteousness shall receive a faithful reward.

²² As an ornament in a swine’s snout, So is beauty to an ill-minded woman.

²³ All the desire of the righteous is good: But the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁴ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: And there are some also who gather, yet have less.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.

²⁰ The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.

²¹ From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly upright gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Adonai , but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the upright will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the upright is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ An honest person who does what is right will live, but the one who pursues evil will die.

²⁰ Yahweh hates those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

²¹ Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished, but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig's nose is a beautiful woman without discretion.

²³ The desires of righteous people result in good, but wicked people can only hope for wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more; another withholds what he should give—he comes to poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

²¹ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

²² As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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.

¹⁹ Mercy shall make ready life; and the pursuing or the following of evil, death.

²⁰ A shrewd heart is abominable to the Lord; and his will is in them, that go simply.

²¹ Though hand be in hand, an evil man shall not be innocent; but the seed of just or rightwise men shall be saved.

²² A golden ring in the nostrils of a sow, is a woman fair and a fool.

²³ The desire of just or rightwise men is all good; abiding of wicked men is strong vengeance.

²⁴ Some men part their own things, and be made richer; other men ravish things, that be not theirs, and they be ever in neediness.

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.)

¹⁹ Mercy shall make ready life; and the following of evil, death. (Mercy bringeth forth life; but death followeth after evil.)

²⁰ A shrewd heart is abominable to the Lord; and his will is in them, that go simply. (A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord; but his delight is in those who do things honestly, or with integrity.)

²¹ Though hand be in hand, an evil man shall not be innocent; but the seed of just men shall be saved. (Be assured, that the evil shall be punished; but the children, or the descendants, of the righteous shall be saved.)

²² A golden ring in the nostrils of a sow, (is like) a woman fair and fool. (A gold ring in the nostrils of a pig, is like a woman who is comely, but foolish.)

²³ The desire of just men is all good; (but the) abiding of wicked men is strong vengeance. (The desire of the righteous is only for good; but the longing of the wicked is for strong vengeance.)

²⁴ Some men part their own things, and be made richer; other men ravish things, that be not theirs, and they be ever in neediness. (Some people share their own things, and grow richer; other people steal things, that be not theirs, and still they always be in need.)

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.

¹⁹ Rightly is righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil — for his own death.

²⁰ An abomination to Jehovah are the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way are His delight.

²¹ Hand to hand, the wicked is not acquitted, And the seed of the righteous hath escaped.

²² A ring of gold in the nose of a sow — A fair woman and stubborn of behaviour.

²³ The desire of the righteous is only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression.

²⁴ There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.