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Proverbs 11:8-18

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8 The righteous are delivered from trouble, and the wicked get into it instead.
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.
9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
15 To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble, but there is safety in refusing to do so.
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16 A gracious woman gets honor, but she who hates virtue is covered with shame. The timid become destitute, but the aggressive gain riches.
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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