Proverbs 11:12-23
New International Version
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)
15 Whoever puts up security(G) for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(H)
16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(I)
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.(J)
20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(M)
but he delights(N) in those whose ways are blameless.(O)
21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.(P)
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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