Proverbs 11:8-18

English Standard Version

^8 (A)The righteous is delivered from trouble,
    and the wicked walks into it instead.
⁹ With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
    but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
^10 (B)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 ^(C)by the mouth of the wicked ^(D)it is overthrown.
¹² Whoever ^(E)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.
¹³ Whoever ^(F)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
¹⁴ Where there is ^(G)no guidance, a people falls,
    ^(H)but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
^15 (I)Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
    but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
^16 (J)A gracious woman gets honor,
    and ^(K)violent men get riches.
^17 (L)A man who is kind benefits himself,
    but a cruel man hurts himself.
¹⁸ The wicked earns deceptive wages,
    but one who ^(M)sows righteousness gets a sure reward.