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Proverbs 11:10-23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 11:10-23
English Standard Version
10 (A)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 (B)by the mouth of the wicked (C)it is overthrown.
12 Whoever (D)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 Whoever (E)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
14 Where there is (F)no guidance, a people falls,
(G)but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
15 (H)Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
16 (I)A gracious woman gets honor,
and (J)violent men get riches.
17 (K)A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.
18 The wicked earns deceptive wages,
but one who (L)sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
19 Whoever is steadfast in righteousness (M)will live,
but (N)he who pursues evil will die.
20 Those of (O)crooked heart are (P)an abomination to the Lord,
but those of (Q)blameless ways are (R)his delight.
21 (S)Be assured, (T)an evil person will not go unpunished,
but (U)the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
22 Like (V)a gold ring in a pig's snout
is a beautiful woman without discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
(W)the expectation of the wicked in wrath.
Proverbs 11:10-23
New International Version
Proverbs 11:10-23
New International Version
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(A)
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(B)
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(C)
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(D)
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(E)
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(F)
15 Whoever puts up security(K) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(L)
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(M)
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.(N)
20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(Q)
but he delights(R) in those whose ways are blameless.(S)
21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.(T)
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
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