Proverbs 11:10-20

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19 As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
20 The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

Footnotes 8

  • [a]. Or 'sense.'
  • [b]. Or 'victory;' and so ch. 21.31; 24.6.
  • [c]. Or 'a stranger:' see Note, chs. 5.10; 27.2.
  • [d]. Lit. 'those that strike [hands].'
  • [e]. Or 'graceful.'
  • [f]. Or 'The kind man doeth good to himself.'
  • [g]. Or 'a work that deceiveth him.'
  • [h]. Or 'true righteousness.'
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