11:1 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 1 , A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
11:7 When a wicked man dieth, `his' expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , When a wicked man dieth, `his' expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
11:9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
11:12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
11:13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 13 , He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
11:14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 14 , Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 15 , He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
11:16 A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 16 , A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 17 , The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
11:18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 18 , The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.
11:19 He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 19 , He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.
11:20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in `their' way are his delight.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 20 , They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in `their' way are his delight.
11:21 `Though' hand `join' in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 21 , `Though' hand `join' in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
11:22 `As' a ring of gold in a swine's snout, `So is' a fair woman that is without discretion.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 22 , `As' a ring of gold in a swine's snout, `So is' a fair woman that is without discretion.
11:23 The desire of the righteous is only good; `But' the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 23 , The desire of the righteous is only good; `But' the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
11:24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 24 , There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.
11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 25 , The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
11:26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 26 , He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
11:27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 27 , He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 28 , He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 29 , He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 30 , The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
11:31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 11 , Verse 31 , Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!
