PROVERBS 11:8-19

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

⁹With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: 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 neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the 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 suretiship is sure.

¹⁶A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.

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

¹⁸The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

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