{ "apiVersion": "v1", "kind": "Chapter", "metadata": { "generated": "2026-08-22T14:14:13Z", "language": "en", "book": "proverbs", "chapter": 11 }, "data": { "n": 11, "bookSlug": "proverbs", "bookCode": "PRO", "refId": "", "title": "", "translation": null, "segments": [], "lines": [], "paragraphs": [{ "n": 1, "refId": "PRO-11:1", "verseRef": "Prov.11.1", "text": "A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight." },{ "n": 2, "refId": "PRO-11:2", "verseRef": "Prov.11.2", "text": "When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom." },{ "n": 3, "refId": "PRO-11:3", "verseRef": "Prov.11.3", "text": "The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them." },{ "n": 4, "refId": "PRO-11:4", "verseRef": "Prov.11.4", "text": "Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death." },{ "n": 5, "refId": "PRO-11:5", "verseRef": "Prov.11.5", "text": "The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness." },{ "n": 6, "refId": "PRO-11:6", "verseRef": "Prov.11.6", "text": "The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity." },{ "n": 7, "refId": "PRO-11:7", "verseRef": "Prov.11.7", "text": "When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth." },{ "n": 8, "refId": "PRO-11:8", "verseRef": "Prov.11.8", "text": "The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead." },{ "n": 9, "refId": "PRO-11:9", "verseRef": "Prov.11.9", "text": "With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered." },{ "n": 10, "refId": "PRO-11:10", "verseRef": "Prov.11.10", "text": "When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting." },{ "n": 11, "refId": "PRO-11:11", "verseRef": "Prov.11.11", "text": "By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked." },{ "n": 12, "refId": "PRO-11:12", "verseRef": "Prov.11.12", "text": "He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace." },{ "n": 13, "refId": "PRO-11:13", "verseRef": "Prov.11.13", "text": "He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter." },{ "n": 14, "refId": "PRO-11:14", "verseRef": "Prov.11.14", "text": "Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." },{ "n": 15, "refId": "PRO-11:15", "verseRef": "Prov.11.15", "text": "He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure." },{ "n": 16, "refId": "PRO-11:16", "verseRef": "Prov.11.16", "text": "A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches." },{ "n": 17, "refId": "PRO-11:17", "verseRef": "Prov.11.17", "text": "The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh." },{ "n": 18, "refId": "PRO-11:18", "verseRef": "Prov.11.18", "text": "The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward." },{ "n": 19, "refId": "PRO-11:19", "verseRef": "Prov.11.19", "text": "He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death." },{ "n": 20, "refId": "PRO-11:20", "verseRef": "Prov.11.20", "text": "They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight." },{ "n": 21, "refId": "PRO-11:21", "verseRef": "Prov.11.21", "text": "[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered." },{ "n": 22, "refId": "PRO-11:22", "verseRef": "Prov.11.22", "text": "[As] a ring of gold in a swine`s snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion." },{ "n": 23, "refId": "PRO-11:23", "verseRef": "Prov.11.23", "text": "The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath." },{ "n": 24, "refId": "PRO-11:24", "verseRef": "Prov.11.24", "text": "There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] only to want." },{ "n": 25, "refId": "PRO-11:25", "verseRef": "Prov.11.25", "text": "The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself." },{ "n": 26, "refId": "PRO-11:26", "verseRef": "Prov.11.26", "text": "He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it." },{ "n": 27, "refId": "PRO-11:27", "verseRef": "Prov.11.27", "text": "He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him." },{ "n": 28, "refId": "PRO-11:28", "verseRef": "Prov.11.28", "text": "He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf." },{ "n": 29, "refId": "PRO-11:29", "verseRef": "Prov.11.29", "text": "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart." },{ "n": 30, "refId": "PRO-11:30", "verseRef": "Prov.11.30", "text": "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls." },{ "n": 31, "refId": "PRO-11:31", "verseRef": "Prov.11.31", "text": "Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!" } ] }, "links": { "self": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/chapters/11", "book": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/", "chapters": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/chapters/", "library": "/v1/library/", "schema": "/v1/schema/book/" } }