Proverbs 11 | ASV Bible Study

Proverbs 11:1 (ASV)
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:2 (ASV)
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:3 (ASV)
The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Proverbs 11:4 (ASV)
Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

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

Proverbs 11:6 (ASV)
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

Proverbs 11:7 (ASV)
When a wicked man dieth, `his' expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

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

Proverbs 11:9 (ASV)
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

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

Proverbs 11:11 (ASV)
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:12 (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:13 (ASV)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Proverbs 11:14 (ASV)
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:15 (ASV)
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

Proverbs 11:16 (ASV)
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

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

Proverbs 11:18 (ASV)
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19 (ASV)
He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.

Proverbs 11:20 (ASV)
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in `their' way are his delight.

Proverbs 11:21 (ASV)
`Though' hand `join' in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Proverbs 11:22 (ASV)
`As' a ring of gold in a swine's snout, `So is' a fair woman that is without discretion.

Proverbs 11:23 (ASV)
The desire of the righteous is only good; `But' the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Proverbs 11:24 (ASV)
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.

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

Proverbs 11:26 (ASV)
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

Proverbs 11:27 (ASV)
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

Proverbs 11:28 (ASV)
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Proverbs 11:29 (ASV)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

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

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

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