Proverbs 11:1–15

aA †false balance is abomination to the Lord:

But †a just weight is his delight.

2  bWhen pride cometh, then cometh shame:

But with the clowly is wisdom.

3  dThe integrity of the upright shall guide them:

But dthe perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4  eRiches profit not fin the day of wrath:

eBut righteousness delivereth from death.

5  The righteousness of the perfect shall †direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6  The righteousness of the upright gshall deliver them:

But transgressors hshall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7  When a wicked man dieth, ihis expectation shall perish:

And jthe hope of unjust men perisheth.

8  kThe righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9  An jhypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:

lBut through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

10  mWhen it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11  nBy the blessing of the upright othe city is exalted:

But it is oooverthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12  He that is †void of wisdom pdespiseth his neighbour:

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13  †A talebearer revealeth secrets:

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14  ppWhere no qcounsel is, the people fall:

pBut in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

15  rHe that is surety for a stranger †shall smart for it:

And he that hateth †suretiship is sure.