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Proverbs 11:12-22

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12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
13 He 1who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy * 2conceals a matter.
14 Where there is no 3guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
15 He who is 4guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
16 A 5gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
17 The 6merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
18 The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who 7sows righteousness gets a true reward.
19 He who is steadfast in 8righteousness will attain to life, And 9he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the 10blameless in their walk are His 11delight.
21 Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
22 As a 12ring of gold in a swine's snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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Cross References 12

  • 1. Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 20:19; 1 Timothy 5:13
  • 2. Proverbs 19:11
  • 3. Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 20:18; Proverbs 24:6
  • 4. Proverbs 6:1; Proverbs 27:13
  • 5. Proverbs 31:28, 30
  • 6. Matthew 5:7; Matthew 25:34-36
  • 7. Hosea 10:12; Galatians 6:8, 9; James 3:18
  • 8. Proverbs 10:16; Proverbs 12:28; Proverbs 19:23
  • 9. Proverbs 21:16; Romans 6:23; James 1:15
  • 10. Psalms 119:1; Proverbs 13:6
  • 11. 1 Chronicles 29:17
  • 12. Genesis 24:47

Footnotes 10

  • [a] Lit "heart"
  • [b] Lit "faithful of spirit"
  • [c] Lit "deliverance"
  • [d] Lit "those who strike hands"
  • [e] Lit "good to his own soul"
  • [f] Lit "troubles his flesh"
  • [g] Lit "way"
  • [h] Lit "Hand to hand"
  • [i] Lit "seed"
  • [j] Lit "taste"
Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

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