{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/11","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T14:31:47.055Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ASV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":11,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":10,"nextChapter":12,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":31},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"He that is stedfast in righteousness'shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,'so is a fair woman that is without discretion."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!"}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 11 (ASV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 11](https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/11)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ASV. https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/11 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}