Context at a Glance
Author:Traditional Attribution
Topic:Proverbs Chapter 11 Study
This chapter provides a foundational look at the theological themes of Proverbs, analyzed across multiple historic translations for maximum scholarly depth.
Proverbs 11
King James Version
1¶ A false balance abomination to the LORD: but a just weight his delight.2¶ pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly wisdom.3¶ The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.4¶ Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.5¶ The 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 transgressors shall be taken in naughtiness.7¶ When a wicked man dieth, expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust perisheth.8¶ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.9¶ An hypocrite with 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, shouting.11By 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.13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.14¶ Where no counsel , the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors safety.15¶ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.16¶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong retain riches.17¶ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but cruel troubleth his own flesh.18¶ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness a sure reward.19¶ As righteousness to life: so he that pursueth evil to his own death.20¶ They that are of a froward heart abomination to the LORD: but upright in way his delight.21¶ hand in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.22¶ a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, a fair woman which is without discretion.23¶ The desire of the righteous only good: the expectation of the wicked wrath.24¶ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and that withholdeth more than is meet, but to poverty.25¶ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.26¶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing upon the head of him that selleth .27¶ He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.28¶ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.29¶ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool servant to the wise of heart.30¶ The fruit of the righteous a tree of life; and he that winneth souls wise.31¶ Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.