--- title: "Proverbs 11 — World English Bible | Favorite Scriptures" description: "Read Proverbs 11 in the World English Bible. Free Bible reading, no account needed. Browse books and chapters, then save favorite passages in your personal library." last_updated: "2026-10-08" doc_version: "1" language: "en" canonical: "https://favoritescriptures.com/bible/proverbs/11" --- [Home](/)/[Bible](/bible)/[Proverbs](/bible/proverbs)/11 World English Bible # Proverbs 11 [1](#verse-1) A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight. [2](#verse-2) When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. [3](#verse-3) The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. [4](#verse-4) Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. [5](#verse-5) The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [6](#verse-6) The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. [7](#verse-7) When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing. [8](#verse-8) A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. [9](#verse-9) With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. [10](#verse-10) When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. [11](#verse-11) By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [12](#verse-12) One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. [13](#verse-13) One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. [14](#verse-14) Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. [15](#verse-15) He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. [16](#verse-16) A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches. [17](#verse-17) The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. [18](#verse-18) Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. [19](#verse-19) He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. [20](#verse-20) Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. [21](#verse-21) Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered. [22](#verse-22) Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. [23](#verse-23) The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. [24](#verse-24) There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. [25](#verse-25) The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. [26](#verse-26) People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. [27](#verse-27) He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. [28](#verse-28) He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. [29](#verse-29) He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. [30](#verse-30) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. [31](#verse-31) Behold, the righteous shall be repaid on the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! [← Proverbs 10](/bible/proverbs/10)[Proverbs 12 →](/bible/proverbs/12) World English Bible · Public domain ## Keep what speaks to you. Create a free library to save passages, highlight verses, and keep your study notes together. [Start your free library](/login?mode=signup) ## Sitemap See the [complete sitemap](/sitemap.md).