Jul 15 - Proverbs 11-13
Proverbs
1A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.5The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.7When the wicked dies, his hope will perish, and the expectation of wealth perishes too.8The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked walks into it instead.9With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.11By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.13Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.14Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.16A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.17A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.18The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.19Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.20Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight.21Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.23The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.24One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.25Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.26The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.27Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.28Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.31If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
1A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.4The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.5The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.6Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.7One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.8The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.10By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.11Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.13Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.15Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.16In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.18Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.19A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.21Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.23The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.24Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.25The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.