kbut the hand of the diligent makes rich. 7  aOne pretends to be rich,2 yet has nothing; banother pretends to be poor,3 yet has great wealth. 11  gWealth gained hastily4 will dwindle. 23  The desire of the righteous ends only in good. 20  Deceit is in the heart of fthose who devise evil. 11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,. but those of cblameless ways are dhis delight. 26  oThe people curse him who holds back grain. 25  When othe tempest passes, the wicked is no more. but evil comes to rhim who searches for it. 3 h The L ord does not let the righteous go hungry, i but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight. 2 c When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with d the humble is wisdom. but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. 29  Whoever utroubles his own household will vinherit the wind. Proverbs 11:2 NIV Proverbs 11:2 NLT Proverbs 11:2 ESV Proverbs 11:2 NASB Proverbs 11:2 KJV Proverbs 11:2 Bible Apps Proverbs 11:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:2 French Bible Proverbs 11:2 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 8  The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. but the tongue of the wise brings dhealing. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. 24  lWhat the wicked dreads mwill come upon him. but the righteous will tflourish like a green leaf. 8  qThe wise of heart will receive commandments. g but righteousness delivers from death.. 3 h The L ord does not let the righteous go hungry,. 10  fBy insolence comes nothing but strife. 2  From the fruit of his mouth a man reats what is good. Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, ch. 10 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous 11 are taken captive by their … but he who makes his ways crooked swill be found out. but pthe righteous is established forever. 2  A good man bobtains favor from the Lord. 25  nAnxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, 26  One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,3. 23  The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food. 13  An evil man is ensnared uby the transgression of his lips,1. jbut those who act faithfully are his delight. 10  pThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. but the desire of the treacherous sis for violence. 12  sIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself; she takes a seat on wthe highest places of the town, 16  y“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”. 13  A wise son hears his father’s instruction. but the root of cthe righteous will never be moved. 15  yThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes. but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 26  Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes. 11  By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good. 2  fTreasures gained by wickedness do not profit. 22  iThe blessing of the Lord makes rich. 32  The lips of the righteous yknow what is acceptable. 17  Whoever heeds instruction is on dthe path to life. 6  yRighteousness guards him whose zway is blameless. 30  The fruit of the righteous is wa tree of life. 19  wA desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul. English Standard Version Update. 12:3; James 5:20; See 1 Cor. English Standard Version Update. The Proverbs of Solomon. 5 It is not good to be partial to [] the wicked 14  The teaching of the wise is ma fountain of life. 28  pIn the path of righteousness is life. but the root of the righteous bears fruit. 12:7; [Ps. Read verse in English Standard Version 2  cWhen pride comes, then comes disgrace. 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my … 28  Whoever strusts in his riches will fall. 5  The righteousness of the blameless ikeeps his way straight. Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart. 21  eBe assured, fan evil person will not go unpunished. 8  mThe righteous is delivered from trouble. 31  If ythe righteous is repaid on earth. 11 (A)A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,    (B)but a just weight is his delight.2 (C)When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with (D)the humble is wisdom.3 (E)The integrity of the upright guides them,    (F)but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.4 (G)Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,    (H)but righteousness delivers from death.5 The righteousness of the blameless (I)keeps his way straight,    but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.6 (J)The righteousness of the upright delivers them,    but the treacherous (K)are taken captive by their lust.7 When the wicked dies, his (L)hope will perish,    and (M)the expectation of wealth[a] perishes too.8 (N)The righteous is delivered from trouble,    and the wicked walks into it instead.9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,    but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.10 (O)When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,    and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,    but (P)by the mouth of the wicked (Q)it is overthrown.12 Whoever (R)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,    but a man of understanding remains silent.13 Whoever (S)goes about slandering reveals secrets,    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.14 Where there is (T)no guidance, a people falls,    (U)but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.15 (V)Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm,    but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.16 (W)A gracious woman gets honor,    and (X)violent men get riches.17 (Y)A man who is kind benefits himself,    but a cruel man hurts himself.18 The wicked earns deceptive wages,    but one who (Z)sows righteousness gets a sure reward.19 Whoever is steadfast in righteousness (AA)will live,    but (AB)he who pursues evil will die.20 Those of (AC)crooked heart are (AD)an abomination to the Lord,    but those of (AE)blameless ways are (AF)his delight.21 (AG)Be assured, (AH)an evil person will not go unpunished,    but (AI)the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.22 Like (AJ)a gold ring in a pig's snout    is a beautiful woman without discretion.23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,    (AK)the expectation of the wicked in wrath.24 (AL)One gives (AM)freely, yet grows all the richer;    another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.25 (AN)Whoever brings blessing (AO)will be enriched,    and (AP)one who waters will himself be watered.26 (AQ)The people curse him who holds back grain,    but (AR)a blessing is on the head of him who (AS)sells it.27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,[b]    but evil comes to (AT)him who searches for it.28 Whoever (AU)trusts in his riches will fall,    but the righteous will (AV)flourish like a green leaf.29 Whoever (AW)troubles his own household will (AX)inherit the wind,    and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.30 The fruit of the righteous is (AY)a tree of life,    and whoever (AZ)captures souls is wise.31 If (BA)the righteous is repaid on earth,    how much more the wicked and the sinner! 18  Poverty and disgrace come to him who tignores instruction. f but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.. 4 g Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,. ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown with Mosaic Cross Design), Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition, Cloth over Board, Tan. Proverbs 28:2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. but one who xsows righteousness gets a sure reward. 10:7 by the mouth of the wicked # [ch. hbut a desire fulfilled is ia tree of life. that one may nturn away from the snares of death. but ethe lamp of the wicked will be put out. 22  zA good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. 18  The one who conceals hatred has lying lips. 24  jOne gives kfreely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. The Way of Wisdom - Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. ybut the righteous are rewarded with good. another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. ebut a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. but with d the humble is wisdom.. 3 e The integrity of the upright guides them,. Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. and none who waters will himself be watered. 4  gRiches do not profit in the day of wrath. 4  dAn excellent wife is ethe crown of her husband. 9  rWhoever walks in integrity walks securely. 3  eThe integrity of the upright guides them. English Standard Version Update. Cancel any time. but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. but jthe mouth of the upright delivers them. 20  Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise. 12  Whoever qbelittles his neighbor lacks sense. 4  wThe soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing. fbut the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Proverbs 11:4 NIV Proverbs 11:4 NLT Proverbs 11:4 ESV Proverbs 11:4 NASB Proverbs 11:4 KJV Proverbs 11:4 Bible Apps Proverbs 11:4 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:4 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:4 French Bible Proverbs 11:4 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 37:2, 9]; See Isa. 9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy … Cross references: Proverbs 19:11: See ch. ESV 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Font Size. while the slothful will be mput to forced labor. but athe sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.7. 9  Give instruction2 to a wise man, and he will be nstill wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will oincrease in learning. 14:1; 29:8] it is overthrown. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. but a man of understanding remains silent. Cross references. so is the sluggard to those who send him. 3  tWhoever guards his mouth preserves his life; uhe who opens wide his lips vcomes to ruin. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. mbut the house of the righteous will stand. and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. Proverbs 11:12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. 22  hLying lips are ian abomination to the Lord. Proverbs 20:10 Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD. but the belly of the wicked suffers want. rbut he who follows sworthless pursuits lacks sense. 11 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:6 NIV Proverbs 11:6 NLT Proverbs 11:6 ESV Proverbs 11:6 NASB Proverbs 11:6 KJV Proverbs 11:6 Bible Apps Proverbs 11:6 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:6 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:6 French Bible Proverbs 11:6 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Proverbs 11:26: ch. Footnotes. 12  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. 23  Doing wrong is jlike a joke to a fool. tbut the expectation of the wicked will perish. 30  vThe righteous will never be removed. 18  cThere is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 17  A wicked messenger falls into trouble. 11 u and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 8  A man is commended according to his good sense. 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 16  qEvery prudent man acts with knowledge. The Proverbs of Solomon. 6  Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but nthe mouth of the wicked conceals violence.1. 31  xThe mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom. 5  hThe thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. English Standard Version (ESV). but the mouth of the wicked, zwhat is perverse. but wthe wicked will not dwell in the land. but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. but he who sleeps in harvest is ma son who brings shame. 6  hThe righteousness of the upright delivers them. 9:19-22. 19  Whoever is steadfast in righteousness ywill live. Proverbs 11:4 | ESV. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 25  dThe righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite. Font Size. Proverbs 11. Proverbs 11:26. 10  oWhoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast. 11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown. but the way of the wicked leads them astray. but pa blessing is on the head of him who qsells it. 18 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Proverbs 16:11 A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work. but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. … 7  When the wicked dies, his khope will perish. rbut the years of the wicked will be short. fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 9  With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor. 10  nWhen it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. 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