Proverbs 11:22-31

22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful face on an empty head.

23 The desires of good people lead straight to the best, but wicked ambition ends in angry frustration.

24 The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.

25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.

26 Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!

27 The one who seeks good finds delight; the student of evil becomes evil.

28 A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.

29 Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it's a stupid way to live.

30 A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls.

31 If good people barely make it, what's in store for the bad!