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Proverbs 11
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American Standard Version · 1901
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King James Version · 1611
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World English Bible · 2000
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
1A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
21Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.
22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
22Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.