Proverbs 11

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1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord : but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame : but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous , the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour : but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward . 19 As righteousness tendeth to life : so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord : but such as are upright in their way are his delight. 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth ; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life ; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. OR Deceptive scales (i.e., made to deceive). Amos 8:5 . 2 Ne. 26:20 (20–22) ; D&C 38:39 . TG Shame . TG Integrity . TG Treasure . D&C 1:9 (8–10) . Prov. 13:6 . Esth. 7:9 . D&C 50:7 (7–8) . D&C 51:19 . Prov. 28:12 . D&C 59:6 . TG Gossip . TG Counsel . Prov. 24:6 . TG Counselor . Prov. 6:1 ; 22:26 . TG Woman . TG Cruelty . TG Deceit . TG Righteousness . TG Reward ; Wages . Prov. 19:23 ; 2 Ne. 9:39 . Prov. 21:8 . Ps. 101:4 . Prov. 13:7 . Matt. 7:2 . TG Trustworthiness . TG Marriage, Fatherhood . 1 Ne. 11:25 . D&C 1:10 ; 56:19 .