Proverbs 11:5-15

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 shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish : and the hope of unjust men perisheth .

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered .

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 is void of wisdom despiseth 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 Where no counsel is, the people fall : but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart * for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure .

Footnotes

• [a]. direct: Heb. rectify
• [b]. void...: Heb. destitute of heart
• [c]. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
• [d]. smart: Heb. be sore broken