Proverbs 11:5-20

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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

⁷When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

⁸The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁰When the righteous prosper, 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

¹⁵He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

¹⁶A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.

¹⁷The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

¹⁸The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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

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