Proverbs 11:20-25

Good News Translation

²⁰ The Lord hates evil-minded people, but loves those who do right.

²¹ You can be sure that evil people will be punished, but the righteous will escape.

²² Beauty in a woman without good judgment is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.

²³ What good people want always results in good; when the wicked get what they want, everyone is angry.^[a]

²⁴ Some people spend their money freely and still grow richer. Others are cautious, and yet grow poorer.

²⁵ Be generous, and you will be prosperous. Help others, and you will be helped.