Proverbs 11:4-17

⁴Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

⁵The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

⁶The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

⁷When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

⁸The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

¹⁰When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

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

¹²He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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.