Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 11

¹ A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will.
² Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom.
³ The simplicity of the just shall guide them: and the deceitfulness of the wicked shall destroy them.
⁴ Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death.
⁵ The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
⁶ The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.
⁷ When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.
⁸ The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.
⁹ The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.
¹⁰ When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
¹¹ By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.
¹² He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
¹³ He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.
¹⁴ Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.
¹⁵ He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.
¹⁶ A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
¹⁷ A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
¹⁸ The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
¹⁹ Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
²⁰ A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.
²¹ Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.
²² A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish.
²³ The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
²⁴ Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.
²⁵ The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.
²⁶ He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
²⁷ Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.
²⁸ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.
²⁹ He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.
³⁰ The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise.
³¹ If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 11

¹ A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
² When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
³ The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
⁴ Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
⁵ The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
⁹ A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
¹⁰ When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
¹³ A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.
¹⁷ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
¹⁹ As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
²¹ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
²² As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion.
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.
²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
²⁷ He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
²⁸ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
²⁹ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
³¹ Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 11

¹ false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
² pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
³ integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
⁴ don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
⁵ righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
⁶ righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
⁷ a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
⁸ righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
⁹ his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
¹⁰ it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
¹¹ the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
¹² who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
¹³ who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
¹⁴ there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
¹⁵ who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
¹⁶ gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
¹⁷ merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
¹⁸ people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
¹⁹ who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
²⁰ who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
²¹ certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
²² a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
²³ desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
²⁴ is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
²⁵ liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
²⁶ curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
²⁷ who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
²⁸ who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
²⁹ who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
³⁰ fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
³¹ the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 11

¹ A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
² [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
³ The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
⁴ Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
⁵ The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
⁶ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
⁷ When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
⁹ With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
¹² He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
¹³ He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
¹⁴ Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
¹⁵ It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
¹⁶ A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
¹⁷ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
¹⁸ The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
¹⁹ As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
²⁰ The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
²¹ Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
²² A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
²³ The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
²⁴ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
²⁶ He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
²⁷ He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
²⁸ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
²⁹ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
³¹ Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 11

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

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 11

¹ Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.
² When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
³ The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.
⁴ Wealth is of no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness keeps a man safe from death.
⁵ The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.
⁶ The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.
⁷ At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.
⁸ The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
⁹ With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
¹⁰ When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
¹¹ By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
¹² He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
¹³ He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
¹⁴ When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
¹⁵ He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
¹⁶ A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
¹⁷ The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
¹⁸ The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
¹⁹ So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.
²⁰ The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight
²¹ Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
²² Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.
²³ The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.
²⁴ A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
²⁵ He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
²⁶ He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.
²⁷ He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
²⁸ He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
²⁹ The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
³⁰ The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
³¹ If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!