{"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/erv/proverbs/11","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T21:42:38.512Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ERV","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 the LORD: 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 they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief."},{"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 neighbour: 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 neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the 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 suretiship is sure."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain 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 the LORD: 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 jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which 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 corn, 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 favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, 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 (ERV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 11](https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/11)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ERV. https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/11 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}