Proverbs 11
Proverbs Contrasting Righteousness and Wickedness
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. References Lord: Proverbs 20:10, 20:23. Righteousness: Proverbs 16:11. Parallel theme: Hosea 12:7
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:33, 18:12, 29:23, Luke 18:14
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:5, 13:6, 19:3, 28:18, Psalms 25:21, 26:1, Ecclesiastes 7:17, John 7:17 +3
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. Judgment: Ezekiel 7:19, Zephaniah 1:18. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:2, 12:28, Genesis 7:1, Romans 5:17. Parallel theme: Matthew 16:26, Luke 12:20, 1 Timothy 4:8 +4
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. Evil: Proverbs 5:22
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. Parallel theme: Proverbs 5:22, 1 Kings 2:44, Ecclesiastes 10:8
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:28. Hope: Job 11:20
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. Righteousness: Proverbs 21:18
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Parallel theme: Psalms 55:12, Acts 20:30, 1 John 2:21, 2:27
10 When it goeth well with the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice., the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. Righteousness: Proverbs 28:12
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. Sin: Proverbs 14:34, James 3:6. Parallel theme: Proverbs 29:8, Job 22:30, Ecclesiastes 9:15
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:19, 14:21, Luke 16:14, 18:9, 1 Peter 2:23
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Faith: Proverbs 14:5. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:19, 25:9, Leviticus 19:16, Joshua 2:14, 1 Timothy 5:13
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:22, 16:22, 20:18, 24:6
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:18, 20:16
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Parallel theme: Luke 10:42
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Grace: Isaiah 57:1, Daniel 4:27, Matthew 5:7, James 2:13. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:17
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Righteousness: James 3:18. Evil: Proverbs 5:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:18, 22:8, Ecclesiastes 10:8, Ephesians 4:22
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:16, 11:4, 12:28, Acts 10:35, 1 John 3:7, 3:10. Evil: Proverbs 19:23. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:36, Romans 6:23 +4
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. References Lord: Proverbs 8:13, Psalms 119:1. Light: Proverbs 12:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:14, 9:7, 13:6, 21:29, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalms 51:6, 140:13 +5
21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. Righteousness: Proverbs 13:22. Evil: Exodus 23:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:5, Psalms 37:26, Jeremiah 32:39, Acts 2:39
22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Parallel theme: Proverbs 7:10, 9:13, 31:30, 2 Peter 2:22
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. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:18, 19:17, 28:8, Deuteronomy 15:10, Psalms 112:9, Ecclesiastes 11:6, Haggai 1:6, Luke 6:38 +3
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:27, Isaiah 32:8, Matthew 5:7
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. Sin: Job 29:13. Parallel theme: Genesis 42:6
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:11, Esther 7:10, Psalms 57:6
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall flourish as a branch. Faith: Psalms 62:10, 1 Timothy 6:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:19, Ecclesiastes 5:16
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Righteousness: Daniel 12:3. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:18, 15:4, Matthew 4:19, John 4:36, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, James 5:20 +2
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. Evil: Jeremiah 25:29. Righteousness: Proverbs 13:21