Proverbes 11

1 La balance fausse est en horreur à l'Eternel, Mais le poids juste lui est agréable.

2 Quand vient l'orgueil, vient aussi l'ignominie; Mais la sagesse est avec les humbles.

3 L'intégrité des hommes droits les dirige, Mais les détours des perfides causent leur ruine.

4 Au jour de la colère, la richesse ne sert à rien; Mais la justice délivre de la mort.

5 La justice de l'homme intègre aplanit sa voie, Mais le méchant tombe par sa méchanceté.

6 La justice des hommes droits les délivre, Mais les méchants sont pris par leur malice.

7 A la mort du méchant, son espoir périt, Et l'attente des hommes iniques est anéantie.

8 Le juste est délivré de la détresse, Et le méchant prend sa place.

9 Par sa bouche l'impie perd son prochain, Mais les justes sont délivrés par la science.

10 Quand les justes sont heureux, la ville est dans la joie; Et quand les méchants périssent, on pousse des cris d'allégresse.

11 La ville s'élève par la bénédiction des hommes droits, Mais elle est renversée par la bouche des méchants.

12 Celui qui méprise son prochain est dépourvu de sens, Mais l'homme qui a de l'intelligence se tait.

13 Celui qui répand la calomnie dévoile les secrets, Mais celui qui a l'esprit fidèle les garde.

14 Quand la prudence fait défaut, le peuple tombe; Et le salut est dans le grand nombre des conseillers.

15 Celui qui cautionne autrui s'en trouve mal, Mais celui qui craint de s'engager est en sécurité.

16 Une femme qui a de la grâce obtient la gloire, Et ceux qui ont de la force obtiennent la richesse.

17 L'homme bon fait du bien à son âme, Mais l'homme cruel trouble sa propre chair.

18 Le méchant fait un gain trompeur, Mais celui qui sème la justice a un salaire véritable.

19 Ainsi la justice conduit à la vie, Mais celui qui poursuit le mal trouve la mort.

20 Ceux qui ont le coeur pervers sont en abomination à l'Eternel, Mais ceux dont la voie est intègre lui sont agréables.

21 Certes, le méchant ne restera pas impuni, Mais la postérité des justes sera sauvée.

22 Un anneau d'or au nez d'un pourceau, C'est une femme belle et dépourvue de sens.

23 Le désir des justes, c'est seulement le bien; L'attente des méchants, c'est la fureur.

24 Tel, qui donne libéralement, devient plus riche; Et tel, qui épargne à l'excès, ne fait que s'appauvrir.

25 L'âme bienfaisante sera rassasiée, Et celui qui arrose sera lui-même arrosé.

26 Celui qui retient le blé est maudit du peuple, Mais la bénédiction est sur la tête de celui qui le vend.

27 Celui qui recherche le bien s'attire de la faveur, Mais celui qui poursuit le mal en est atteint.

28 Celui qui se confie dans ses richesses tombera, Mais les justes verdiront comme le feuillage.

29 Celui qui trouble sa maison héritera du vent, Et l'insensé sera l'esclave de l'homme sage.

30 Le fruit du juste est un arbre de vie, Et le sage s'empare des âmes.

31 Voici, le juste reçoit sur la terre une rétribution; Combien plus le méchant et le pécheur!

Proverbes 11 Commentary

Chapter 11

Verse 1 However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord. Verse 2 . Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom. Verse 3 . An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain. Verse 4 . ( proverbs 11:5-6 ) The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment. Verse 7 . When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish. Verse 8 . The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead. Verse 9 . Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of ( proverbs 11:10-11 ) down. Verse 12 . A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success. Verse 13 . A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it. Verse 14 . We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others. Verse 15 . The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. Verse 16 . A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. Verse 17 . A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself. Verse 18 . He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. Verse 19 . True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction. Verse 20 . Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness. Verse 21 . Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners. Verse 22 . Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments. Verse 23 . The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves. Verse 24 . A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing. Verse 25 . Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren. Verse 26 . We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. Verse 27 . Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves. Verse 28 . The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into Christ shall be fruitful. Verse 29 . He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it. Verse 30 . The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many. Verse 31 . Even the righteous, when they offend on earth, shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked meet the due reward of their sins. Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example, and to keep his commandments.