Proverbs 11:20-26 in English

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

²⁶ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

²⁶ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ Those who give generously to others will prosper; if you help others, they/someone will help you, too.

²⁶ People curse/despise someone who hoards his grain and does not sell it, waiting to get a higher/bigger price for it, but they praise someone who sells it when people need it, even when the price is not high.

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.

²⁵ Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

²⁶ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

²⁶ He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

²⁶ He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

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.

²⁵ If you're generous, you'll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you'll be given one in return.

²⁶ People curse those who hoard grain; but they bless those who sell.

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.

²⁵ The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.

²⁶ He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.

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.

²⁵ The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ A beneficent soul will be abundantly gratified; and he that refresheth others will be also refreshed himself.

²⁶ Him that withholdeth corn, the people will denounce; but blessing will be heaped upon the head of the one that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ Every sincere soul is blessed: But a passionate man is not graceful.

²⁶ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: But blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

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.

²⁵ The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.

²⁶ Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The generous person will prosper and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.

²⁶ People curse the man who refuses to sell grain, but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it .

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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.

²⁵ A soul that blesseth, shall be made fat; and he that filleth, shall be filled also.

²⁶ He that hideth wheat, shall be cursed among the peoples; but blessing shall come up on the heads of sellers.

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.)

²⁵ A soul that blesseth, shall be made fat; and he that filleth, shall be filled also. (A person who blesseth, or who shareth, shall be made prosperous; and he who filleth, shall also be filled.)

²⁶ He that hideth wheat, shall be cursed among the peoples; but blessing shall come up on the head(s) of sellers. (He who hideth corn, shall be cursed by the people; but blessing, or praise, shall come to the sellers.)

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.

²⁵ A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.

²⁶ Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing is for the head of him who is selling.