Proverbs 11 Bible Commentary

Proverbs 11:1 (KJV)
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:2 (KJV)
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Proverbs 11:4 (KJV)
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:5 (KJV)
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Proverbs 11:6 (KJV)
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

Proverbs 11:7 (KJV)
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

Proverbs 11:8 (KJV)
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Proverbs 11:9 (KJV)
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Proverbs 11:10 (KJV)
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Proverbs 11:11 (KJV)
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:12 (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:13 (KJV)
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Proverbs 11:14 (KJV)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:15 (KJV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

Proverbs 11:16 (KJV)
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

Proverbs 11:17 (KJV)
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:18 (KJV)
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19 (KJV)
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

Proverbs 11:20 (KJV)
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Proverbs 11:21 (KJV)
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Proverbs 11:22 (KJV)
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

Proverbs 11:23 (KJV)
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Proverbs 11:24 (KJV)
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

Proverbs 11:25 (KJV)
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:26 (KJV)
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

Proverbs 11:27 (KJV)
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

Proverbs 11:28 (KJV)
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 11:29 (KJV)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:30 (KJV)
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Proverbs 11:31 (KJV)
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

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