Proverbs 11

1 statera dolosa abominatio apud Dominum et pondus aequum voluntas eius

2 ubi fuerit superbia ibi erit et contumelia ubi autem humilitas ibi et sapientia

3 simplicitas iustorum diriget eos et subplantatio perversorum vastabit illos

4 non proderunt divitiae in die ultionis iustitia autem liberabit a morte

5 iustitia simplicis diriget viam eius et in impietate sua corruet impius

6 iustitia rectorum liberabit eos et in insidiis suis capientur iniqui

7 mortuo homine impio nulla erit ultra spes et expectatio sollicitorum peribit

8 iustus de angustia liberatus est et tradetur impius pro eo

9 simulator ore decipit amicum suum iusti autem liberabuntur scientia

10 in bonis iustorum exultabit civitas et in perditione impiorum erit laudatio

11 benedictione iustorum exaltabitur civitas et ore impiorum subvertetur

12 qui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est vir autem prudens tacebit

13 qui ambulat fraudulenter revelat arcana qui autem fidelis est animi celat commissum

14 ubi non est gubernator populus corruet salus autem ubi multa consilia

15 adfligetur malo qui fidem facit pro extraneo qui autem cavet laqueos securus erit

16 mulier gratiosa inveniet gloriam et robusti habebunt divitias

17 benefacit animae suae vir misericors qui autem crudelis est et propinquos abicit

18 impius facit opus instabile seminanti autem iustitiam merces fidelis

19 clementia praeparat vitam et sectatio malorum mortem

20 abominabile Domino pravum cor et voluntas eius in his qui simpliciter ambulant

21 manus in manu non erit innocens malus semen autem iustorum salvabitur

22 circulus aureus in naribus suis mulier pulchra et fatua

23 desiderium iustorum omne bonum est praestolatio impiorum furor

24 alii dividunt propria et ditiores fiunt alii rapiunt non sua et semper in egestate sunt

25 anima quae benedicit inpinguabitur et qui inebriat ipse quoque inebriabitur

26 qui abscondit frumenta maledicetur in populis benedictio autem super caput vendentium

27 bene consurgit diluculo qui quaerit bona qui autem investigator malorum est opprimetur ab eis

28 qui confidet in divitiis suis corruet iusti autem quasi virens folium germinabunt

29 qui conturbat domum suam possidebit ventos et qui stultus est serviet sapienti

30 fructus iusti lignum vitae et qui suscipit animas sapiens est

31 si iustus in terra recipit quanto magis impius et peccator

Proverbs 11 Commentary

Chapter 11

Verse 1 However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord. Verse 2 . Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom. Verse 3 . An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain. Verse 4 . ( proverbs 11:5-6 ) The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment. Verse 7 . When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish. Verse 8 . The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead. Verse 9 . Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of ( proverbs 11:10-11 ) down. Verse 12 . A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success. Verse 13 . A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it. Verse 14 . We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others. Verse 15 . The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. Verse 16 . A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. Verse 17 . A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself. Verse 18 . He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. Verse 19 . True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction. Verse 20 . Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness. Verse 21 . Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners. Verse 22 . Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments. Verse 23 . The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves. Verse 24 . A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing. Verse 25 . Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren. Verse 26 . We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. Verse 27 . Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves. Verse 28 . The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into Christ shall be fruitful. Verse 29 . He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it. Verse 30 . The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many. Verse 31 . Even the righteous, when they offend on earth, shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked meet the due reward of their sins. Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example, and to keep his commandments.