Proverbs 11:8-18

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 of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace .

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.

Footnotes

• [a]. void...: Heb. destitute of heart
• [b]. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
• [c]. smart: Heb. be sore broken