Jul 15 - Proverbs 11-13
Proverbs
1The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.4Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.5The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.7When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing.8The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead.9With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.11Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.12A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.14For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.15He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.16A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.17A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.18The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.19The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.20The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.21Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.23The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.24One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.25A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.26People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell.27He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.28Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.29He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.31If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.5The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.7Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.10A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.11He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.13An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.14From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.15The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.16A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.17A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.18Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.20There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.23A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.25An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.27The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
1A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.2From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.3He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.4The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.5The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.6Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.7One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.8A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.11Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.13He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.16Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.18He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.20He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.21Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.22A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.23A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.24He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.25The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.