Proverbs 11:1

AMP: A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord,But an accurate scale is His delight. [Lev 19:35, 36; Prov 16:11]

ASV: A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

BSB: Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,but an accurate weight is His delight.

DARBY: A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.

DRA: A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will.

KJV: A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:2

AMP: When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.

ASV: When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

BSB: When pride comes, disgrace follows,but with humility comes wisdom.

DARBY: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.

DRA: Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom.

KJV: When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:3

AMP: The integrity and moral courage of the upright will guide them,But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.

ASV: The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

BSB: The integrity of the upright guides them,but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

DARBY: The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.

DRA: The simplicity of the just shall guide them: and the deceitfulness of the wicked shall destroy them.

KJV: The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Proverbs 11:4

AMP: Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,But righteousness rescues from death. [Prov 10:2; Zeph 1:18]

ASV: Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

BSB: Riches are worthless in the day of wrath,but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

DARBY: Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.

DRA: Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death.

KJV: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:5

AMP: The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

ASV: The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

BSB: The righteousness of the blameless directs their path,but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

DARBY: The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.

DRA: The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.

KJV: The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Proverbs 11:6

AMP: The righteousness of the upright will rescue them,But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

ASV: The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

BSB: The righteousness of the upright delivers them,but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

DARBY: The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.

DRA: The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.

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

Proverbs 11:7

AMP: When the wicked man dies, his expectation will perish;And the hope of [godless] strong men perishes.

ASV: When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

BSB: When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes,and the hope of his strength vanishes.

DARBY: When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.

DRA: When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.

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

Proverbs 11:8

AMP: The righteous is rescued from trouble,And the wicked takes his place.

ASV: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

BSB: The righteous man is delivered from trouble;in his place the wicked man goes in.

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

DRA: The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.

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

Proverbs 11:9

AMP: With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.

ASV: With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

BSB: With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor,but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

DARBY: With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.

DRA: The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.

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

Proverbs 11:10

AMP: When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

ASV: When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

BSB: When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices,and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

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

DRA: When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.

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

Proverbs 11:11

AMP: By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

ASV: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

BSB: By the blessing of the upright a city is built up,but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

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

DRA: By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.

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

Proverbs 11:12

AMP: He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,But a man of understanding keeps silent.

ASV: He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

BSB: Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment,but a man of understanding remains silent.

DARBY: He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

DRA: He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

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

Proverbs 11:13

AMP: He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.

ASV: He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

BSB: A gossip reveals a secret,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

DARBY: He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

DRA: He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

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

Proverbs 11:14

AMP: Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.

ASV: Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

BSB: For lack of guidance, a nation falls,but with many counselors comes deliverance.

DARBY: Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

DRA: Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

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

Proverbs 11:15

AMP: He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].

ASV: He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

BSB: He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

DARBY: It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

DRA: He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

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

Proverbs 11:16

AMP: A gracious and good woman attains honor,And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].

ASV: A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

BSB: A gracious woman attains honor,but ruthless men gain only wealth.

DARBY: A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

DRA: A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

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

Proverbs 11:17

AMP: The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

ASV: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

BSB: A kind man benefits himself,but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

DARBY: The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

DRA: A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

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

Proverbs 11:18

AMP: The wicked man earns deceptive wages,But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying]. [Hos 10:12; Gal 6:8, 9; James 3:18]

ASV: The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.

BSB: The wicked man earns an empty wage,but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

DARBY: The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

DRA: The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

KJV: The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19

AMP: He who is steadfast in righteousness attains life,But he who pursues evil attains his own death.

ASV: He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

BSB: Genuine righteousness leads to life,but the pursuit of evil brings death.

DARBY: As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

DRA: Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

KJV: As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

Proverbs 11:20

AMP: The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!

ASV: They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

BSB: The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD,but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

DARBY: The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

DRA: A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.

KJV: They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Proverbs 11:21

AMP: Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.

ASV: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

BSB: Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished,but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

DARBY: Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

DRA: Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.

KJV: Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Proverbs 11:22

AMP: As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].

ASV: [As] a ring of gold in a swine`s snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

BSB: Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

DARBY: A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.

DRA: A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish.

KJV: As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

Proverbs 11:23

AMP: The desire of the righteous brings only good,But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.

ASV: The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

BSB: The desire of the righteous leads only to good,but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.

DARBY: The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

DRA: The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.

KJV: The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Proverbs 11:24

AMP: There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more;And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty.

ASV: There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] only to want.

BSB: One gives freely, yet gains even more;another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

DARBY: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.

DRA: Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

KJV: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

Proverbs 11:25

AMP: The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]

ASV: The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

BSB: A generous soul will prosper,and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

DARBY: The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

DRA: The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

KJV: The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:26

AMP: The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it],But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.

ASV: He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

BSB: The people will curse the hoarder of grain,but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

DARBY: He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

DRA: He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

KJV: He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

Proverbs 11:27

AMP: He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

ASV: He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

BSB: He who searches out good finds favor,but evil will come to him who seeks it.

DARBY: He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.

DRA: Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.

KJV: He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

Proverbs 11:28

AMP: He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall,But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a green leaf.

ASV: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

BSB: He who trusts in his riches will fall,but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

DARBY: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.

DRA: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.

KJV: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 11:29

AMP: He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing),And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted.

ASV: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

BSB: He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind,and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

DARBY: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

DRA: He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.

KJV: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:30

AMP: The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life,And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity]. [Matt 4:19; 1 Cor 9:19; James 5:20]

ASV: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

BSB: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,and he who wins souls is wise.

DARBY: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.

DRA: The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise.

KJV: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Proverbs 11:31

AMP: If the righteous will be rewarded on the earth [with godly blessings],How much more [will] the wicked and the sinner [be repaid with punishment]!

ASV: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!

BSB: If the righteous receive their due on earth,how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

DARBY: Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.

DRA: If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.

KJV: Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

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