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Proverbs 11

American Standard Version (ASV) - 1901

31 verses - Formal equivalence (very literal) - Public Domain

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Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah;

Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh, then cometh shame;

Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright shall guide them;

Proverbs 11:4

Riches profit not in the day of wrath;

Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way;

Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them;

Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish;

Proverbs 11:8

The righteous is delivered out of trouble;

Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;

Proverbs 11:1

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth;

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted;

Proverbs 11:12

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom;

Proverbs 11:13

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;

Proverbs 11:14

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth;

Proverbs 11:15

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it;

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman obtaineth honor;

Proverbs 11:17

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul;

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked earneth deceitful wages;

Proverbs 11:19

He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life;

Proverbs 11:2

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah;

Proverbs 11:21

Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished;

Proverbs 11:22

As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,

Proverbs 11:23

The desire of the righteous is only good;

Proverbs 11:24

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more;

Proverbs 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat;

Proverbs 11:26

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him;

Proverbs 11:27

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor;

Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall;

Proverbs 11:29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind;

Proverbs 11:3

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

Proverbs 11:31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth;

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