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Chapter 11

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1
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
A fake scale that's not fair is hated by God, but a fair scale He likes.
2
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
When pride appears, shame follows: but wisdom is found with those who are humble.
3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
The honesty of good people will help them; but the twistedness of those who break rules will harm them.
4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Wealth doesn't help during angry times, but being good saves us from dying.
5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The goodness of the totally good person guides him: but the bad person will be destroyed by their own bad actions.
6
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Good people will be saved, but those who break rules will be caught by their wrongdoing.
7
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
When a bad person dies, their hopes disappear, and the hopes of unfair people vanish too.
8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
The good person is saved from danger, while the bad person takes their place.
9
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
A hypocrite hurts others by talking badly about them, but understanding things will save the good people.
10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
When things are good for good people, the city is happy, and when bad people suffer, there's celebration.
11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
The city thrives with good people's blessings, but falls due to bad people's actions.
12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A person without wisdom dislikes their neighbor, but someone who is smart stays quiet.
13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
A gossip shares secrets: but someone with loyalty keeps things hidden.
14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Without advice, people fail, but with many advisors, there is safety.
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
If you guarantee help for someone you don't know, you'll suffer the consequences. And if you hate being responsible for others, you're still responsible.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
A kind woman keeps respect: and powerful people keep wealth.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
A kind person does good for themselves, but a cruel person causes trouble for themselves.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
The bad person does sneaky things, but the one who plants goodness will get a guaranteed reward.
19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Just like doing good leads to living: the person who chases after bad things is actually chasing death for themselves.
20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
People with crooked hearts displease God, but those who are honest and good please him greatly.
21
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Even when bad people team up, they won't escape punishment. But the children of good people will be saved.
22
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Like a gold jewel in a pig's mouth, is a beautiful woman without wisdom.
23
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
The wish of good people is always positive: but the hope of bad people leads to anger.
24
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
There is one who scatters and increases even more; and there is one who holds back too much, leading to poverty.
25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
The generous spirit will be richly blessed, and the one who gives water will also receive water for themselves.
26
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
If someone keeps grain from the people, they will curse him. But the person who sells it will receive a blessing.
27
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Seeking goodness brings favor, but seeking trouble will find it.
28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Trusting in wealth will cause you to fail, but those who are righteous will thrive like a healthy branch.
29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
If you cause problems at home, you'll get nothing but wind; meanwhile, the smart person will be in charge of the foolish one.
30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
The good person's reward is like a tree of life; and the one who helps people find faith is smart.
31
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Look, the righteous will be rewarded on Earth; even more so, the wicked and those who do wrong will be punished.
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