Proverbs 11:1-Proverbs 12:28 - The Value Of Righteousness
1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a true weight pleaseth him.
2 Where pride is, there is shame also and confusion; but whereas is lowliness, there is wisdom.
3 The innocent dealing of the just shall lead them; but the unfaithfulness of the despisers shall be their own destruction.
4 Riches help not in the day of vengeance; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the innocent ordereth his way; but the ungodly shall fall in his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the just shall deliver them; but the despisers shall be taken in their own ungodliness.
7 When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.
8 The righteous shall be delivered out of trouble; and the ungodly shall come in his stead.
9 Through the mouth of the dissembler is his neighbour destroyed; but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city is merry; and when the ungodly perish, there is gladness.
11 When the just are in wealth, the city prospereth; but when the ungodly have the rule, it decayeth.
12 A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
13 A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel.
14 Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.
15 He that is surety for a stranger, hurteth himself; but he that meddleth not with suretyship, is sure.
16 A gracious woman maintaineth honesty; as for the mighty, they maintain riches.
17 He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant.
18 The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
19 Like as righteousness bringeth life; even so to cleave unto evil, bringeth death.
20 The LORD abhorreth a fained heart; but he hath pleasure in them that are undefiled.
21 It shall not help the wicked, though they lay all their hands together; but the seed of the righteous shall be preserved.
22 A fair woman without discreet manners, is like a ring of gold in a swine's snout.
23 The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation.
24 Some man giveth out his goods, and is richer; but the niggard, having enough, will depart from nothing, and yet is ever in poverty.
25 He that is liberal in giving, shall have plenty; and he that watereth, shall be watered also himself.
26 Whoso hordeth up his corn, shall be cursed among the people; but blessing shall light upon his head that selleth it.
27 He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29 Whoso maketh disquietness in his own house, he shall have wind for his heritage; and the fool shall be servant to the wise.
30 The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
31 If the righteous be recompensed upon earth, how much more then the ungodly and the sinner?
1 Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.
2 A good man is acceptable unto the LORD; but the wicked will he condemn.
3 A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
6 The talking of the ungodly is how they may lay wait for blood; but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them.
7 Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.
9 A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts.
11 He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.
12 The desire of the ungodly hunteth after mischief; but the root of the righteous bringeth forth fruit.
13 The wicked falleth into the snare through the malice of his own mouth; but the just shall escape out of peril.
14 Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth; and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded.
15 Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.
16 A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.
17 A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.
18 A slanderous person pricketh like a sword; but a wise man's tongue is wholesome.
19 A true mouth is ever constant; but a dissembling tongue is soon changed.
20 They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.
21 There shall no misfortune happen unto the just; but the ungodly shall be filled with misery.
22 The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him.
23 He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.
24 A diligent hand shall bear rule; but the idle shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again.
26 The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.
27 A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.
28 In the way of righteousness there is life; as for any other way, it is the path unto death.