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Proverbs 11 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

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A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah;
But a just weight is his delight.
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When pride cometh, then cometh shame;
But with the lowly is wisdom.
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The integrity of the upright shall guide them;
But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
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Riches profit not in the day of wrath;
But righteousness delivereth from death.
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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way;
But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them;
But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
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When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish;
And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble;
And the wicked cometh in his stead.
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With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;
But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth;
And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted;
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom;
But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
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Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth;
But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it;
But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman obtaineth honor;
And violent men obtain riches.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul;
But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked earneth deceitful wages;
But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
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He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life;
And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
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They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah;
But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
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Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished;
But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
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As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
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The desire of the righteous is only good;
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more;
And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat;
And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
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He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him;
But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
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He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor;
But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
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He that trusteth in his riches shall fall;
But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind;
And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;
And he that is wise winneth souls.
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Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth;
How much more the wicked and the sinner!
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Thomas Nelson & Sons first published the American Standard Version in 1901. This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

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Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.

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by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif.
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