Proverbs 11:4-18

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

⁵The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.

⁶The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.

⁷When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.

⁸The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.

⁹By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men 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 who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.

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

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

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

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

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

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