Proverbs 11:1-13

1 A false^[a] balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct^[b] 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^[c] of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 A talebearer^[d]* revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Footnotes

• [a]. A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit
• [b]. direct: Heb. rectify
• [c]. void...: Heb. destitute of heart
• [d]. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer