Proverbs 11:6-17

1. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

2. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

3. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

4. 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

5. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

6. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

7. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

8. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

9. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

10. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

11. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

12. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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