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King James Bible |
Websters 1833 Bible
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| 11:1 |
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. |
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. |
| 11:2 |
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. |
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. |
| 11:3 |
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. |
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. |
| 11:4 |
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. |
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. |
| 11:5 |
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
| 11:6 |
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. |
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. |
| 11:7 |
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. |
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. |
| 11:8 |
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. |
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. |
| 11:9 |
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. |
A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. |
| 11:10 |
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. |
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. |
| 11:11 |
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. |
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. |
| 11:12 |
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. |
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. |
| 11:13 |
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. |
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. |
| 11:14 |
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. |
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. |
| 11:15 |
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. |
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. |
| 11:16 |
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. |
A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches. |
| 11:17 |
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. |
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. |
| 11:18 |
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. |
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. |
| 11:19 |
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. |
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. |
| 11:20 |
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. |
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. |
| 11:21 |
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. |
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. |
| 11:22 |
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. |
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion. |
| 11:23 |
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
| 11:24 |
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. |
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. |
| 11:25 |
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. |
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. |
| 11:26 |
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. |
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. |
| 11:27 |
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. |
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him. |
| 11:28 |
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. |
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. |
| 11:29 |
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
| 11:30 |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. |
| 11:31 |
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. |
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. |
