Proverbs 11:13-23

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 .

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished : but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered .

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Footnotes

• [a]. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
• [b]. smart: Heb. be sore broken
• [c]. is without: Heb. departeth from