Proverbs 11:11-21

11 By the blessing of the upright, a city is raised up; but the words of the wicked tear it down.

12 He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.

13 A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

14 Without clever tactics an army is defeated, and victory comes from much planning.

15 He who guarantees a loan for a stranger will suffer, but refusing to underwrite is safe.

16 A gracious woman obtains honor; aggressive men obtain wealth.

17 A man who is kind does himself good, but the cruel does harm to himself.

18 The profits of the wicked are illusory; but those who sow righteousness gain a true reward.

19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuer of evil goes to his own death.

20 The crooked-hearted are an abomination to ADONAI, but those sincere in their ways are his delight.

21 Depend on it: the evil will not go unpunished; but the offspring of the righteous will escape.