Sprüche 11 | King James Version

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 14 Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine' snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it . 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

New International Reader’s Version

1 The LORD hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights. 2 When pride comes, shame follows. But wisdom comes to those who are not proud. 3 Those who do what is right are guided by their honest lives. But those who aren’t faithful are destroyed by their lies. 4 Wealth isn’t worth anything when God judges you. But doing what is right saves you from death. 5 The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right. But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins. 6 Godly people are saved by doing what is right. But those who aren’t faithful are trapped by evil longings. 7 Hopes placed in human beings will die with them. Everything their power promised comes to nothing. 8 Those who do right are saved from trouble. But trouble comes on those who do wrong. 9 With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbours. But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge. 10 When those who do right succeed, their city is glad. When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy. 11 The blessing of honest people builds up a city. But the words of sinners destroy it. 12 Whoever makes fun of their neighbour has no sense. But the one who has understanding controls their tongue. 13 Those who talk about others will tell secrets. But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others. 14 Without guidance a nation falls. But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation. 15 Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer. But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe. 16 A woman who has a kind heart gains honour. But men who are not kind gain only wealth. 17 Those who are kind benefit themselves. But mean people bring ruin on themselves. 18 An evil person really earns nothing. But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded. 19 Surely right living leads to life. But whoever runs after evil finds death. 20 The LORD hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame. 21 You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free. 22 A beautiful woman who has no sense is like a gold ring in a pig’s nose. 23 What godly people long for ends only in what is good. But what sinners hope for ends only in God’s anger. 24 One person gives freely but gets even richer. Another person doesn’t give what they should but gets even poorer. 25 Anyone who gives a lot will succeed. Anyone who renews others will be renewed. 26 People ask for bad things to happen to those who store up corn for themselves. But people ask for God’s blessing on those who are willing to sell. 27 Anyone who looks for what is good will be blessed. But bad things will happen to a person who plans to do evil. 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall. But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf. 29 Those who bring ruin on their families will receive nothing but wind. And foolish people will serve wise people. 30 The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life. And those who are wise save lives. 31 Godly people get what they should get on earth. So ungodly people and sinners will certainly get what they should get!

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