📖 Proverbs — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Proverbs 11:1 RTA false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a Tjust weight is his delight.
Proverbs 11:2 When Rpride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:3 RThe integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Proverbs 11:4 RRiches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall RTdirect his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:6 The Rrighteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Proverbs 11:9 RAn hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11:10 When Rit goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11:11 By Rthe blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:12 He Rthat is Tvoid of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:13 TA talebearer Rrevealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 11:15 He Rthat is surety for a stranger shall Tsmart for it: and he that hateth Tsuretiship is sure.
Proverbs 11:16 A Rgracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Proverbs 11:17 The Rmerciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:18 The Rwicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:19 As Rrighteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Proverbs 11:20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are Rupright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 11:21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but Rthe seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11:22 As Ra jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which Tis without discretion.
Proverbs 11:23 The Rdesire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:24 There is Rthat scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Proverbs 11:25 The RTliberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 11:26 He Rthat withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Proverbs 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 11:28 He Rthat trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 11:29 He Rthat troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:30 The Rfruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that Twinneth souls is wise.
Proverbs 11:31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 11:1–11 — Honesty shapes communal well-being
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Honest weights, humility, integrity, and upright conduct benefit more than the individual. The city is strengthened or undermined through its people’s words.
Key Truth: Practice integrity for others’ good.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight …” (Proverbs 11:1)
Find it in Proverbs 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but ____ delivereth from death.” (Proverbs 11:4)
Find it in Proverbs 11:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “By the blessing of the ____ the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the …” (Proverbs 11:11)
Find it in Proverbs 11:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 11:12–21 — Discretion and faithful relationships
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Contempt and loose speech contrast with understanding and trustworthiness. Gracious conduct and righteousness are valued above collusion that shields wickedness.
Key Truth: Be trustworthy with others’ concerns.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He that is void of ____ despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his …” (Proverbs 11:12)
Find it in Proverbs 11:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The merciful man doeth good to his own ____ : but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.” (Proverbs 11:17)
Find it in Proverbs 11:17 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness …” (Proverbs 11:18)
Find it in Proverbs 11:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 11:22–31 — Generosity and true value
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Beauty without discretion is exposed, while generous distribution and fair provision bless others. Hoarding, cruelty, and wrongdoing cannot secure lasting good.
Key Truth: Join generosity with wise conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “As a jewel of ____ in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which …” (Proverbs 11:22)
Find it in Proverbs 11:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He that ____ seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it …” (Proverbs 11:27)
Find it in Proverbs 11:27 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The fruit of the ____ is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls …” (Proverbs 11:30)
Find it in Proverbs 11:30 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Luke 6:38 — Jesus teaches generous giving.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where can fair and generous dealing help someone?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What does the balance contrast teach about commerce?
2. What distinguishes a faithful spirit from a talebearer?
3. How does mercy affect the person showing it?
4. What surprising contrast concerns giving and withholding?
5. What object of trust is specifically warned against?
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