And do not have the understanding of a man. 13 The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road!A fierce lion is in the [dm]streets!”14 As a door turns on its hinges,So does the lazy man on his bed.15 The (NV)lazy man buries his hand in the [dn]bowl;It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyesThan seven men who can answer sensibly. But a man of understanding holds his peace. 10 The heart knows its own bitterness,And a stranger does not share its joy. 19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. 12 (DT)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,Nor will he go to the wise. And plunder the soul of those who plunder them. Proverbs 10. 13:5], Prov. 6:30; Ps. King James Version Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 15 The simple believes every word,But the prudent considers well his steps.16 (CS)A wise man fears and departs from evil,But a fool rages and is self-confident.17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,And a man of wicked intentions is hated.18 The simple inherit folly,But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.19 The evil will bow before the good,And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Who has established all the ends of the earth? 4 A [ae]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. 21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,And sweetness of the lips increases learning. Proverbs 11:29 The Proverbs of Solomon. Lev. Proverbs 30:11-31 NKJV. 19 Hear, my son, and be wise;And guide your heart in the way.20 (LI)Do not mix with winebibbers,Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags. Pro 11:3 The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. Proverbs 11:31 American Standard Ver Bible in Basic English Darby’s Translation English Standard Version King James Version New American Standard New International Ver New King James Ver New Living Translation New Revised Standard Ver Revised Standard Ver The Message Bible World English Bible Young’s Literal 7 The (KH)rich rules over the poor,And the borrower is servant to the lender. 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,(HY)Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. Read full chapter. 22 A (KC)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,Loving favor rather than silver and gold. 24 (CC)He who spares his rod hates his son,But he who loves him disciplines him [v]promptly. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 14 The king who judges the (QC)poor with truth,His throne will be established forever. Proverbs 11:31 - KJV - Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in... Study verse in the King James Version 13 (IQ)Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. 27 (PQ)He who gives to the poor will not lack,But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. 24 Make no friendship with an angry man,And with a (KV)furious man do not go,25 Lest you learn his waysAnd set a snare for your soul. 12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields fruit.13 (AT)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,(AU)But the righteous will come through trouble.14 (AV)A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,(AW)And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. 11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;But when the (JQ)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. Cross References Proverbs 10:16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin. 6 (JN)Getting treasures by a lying tongue[cd]Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. 21 He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,And the father of a fool has no joy. 25 These(MT) also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: 2 (MU)It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. 24 (BF)The hand of the diligent will rule,But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 11:31 New International Version (NIV) 31 If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner! 7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,Much less lying lips to a prince. 10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend,Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity;(OG)Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. Proverbs 11:31 NKJV - If the righteous will… | Biblia 19 And gwe have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until ithe day jdawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And do not stand in the place of the great; Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince. But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. There is a generation—oh, how lofty are their eyes! 27 He who earnestly seeks good [i]finds favor,(AA)But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. Proverbs 11:31 NKJV. 16:32; [Matt. 3 e The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, - The Septuagint, Syrian, and Arabic read this verse as follows: "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 22 (OO)Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,Yet his foolishness will not depart from him. Proverbs 11:31 - NKJ - If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,... Study verse in the New King James 16 (HU)He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,But he who [bp]is careless of his ways will die. 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;He who keeps his way preserves his soul. He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 3 The integrity of the upright will guide c them, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 16 Have you found honey?Eat only as much as you need,Lest you be filled with it and vomit. 21 My son, (MJ)fear the Lord and the king;Do not associate with those given to change;22 For their calamity will rise suddenly,And who knows the ruin those two can bring? This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. 7 (AM)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,But the house of the righteous will stand. 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be [eb]saved,But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. 20 Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,And like vinegar on soda,Is one who (NG)sings songs to a heavy heart. Version. 24:5; Eccl. 9:19–22; James 5:20], Job 34:11; Prov. (See I Peter 4:18.) The ravens of the valley will pick it out. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches,But the foolishness of fools is folly. But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 13 Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress. 10 (FZ)Rebuke is more effective for a wise manThan a hundred blows on a fool. 17:17; 1 Kin. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, an 11:1; Matt. 18 (NF)A man who bears false witness against his neighborIs like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. Read verse in King James Version 30:11; Matt. 26 A righteous man who falters before the wickedIs like a murky spring and a [dk]polluted well. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,All his servants become wicked. 20 (CT)The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,But [z]the rich has many (CU)friends.21 He who despises his neighbor sins;(CV)But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. 4 (MV)Take away the dross from silver,And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.5 Take away the wicked from before the king,And his throne will be established in (MW)righteousness. 29 Do you see a man who [cr]excels in his work?He will stand before kings;He will not stand before [cs]unknown men. But the prudent considers well his steps. 15:4, [Deut. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 14 The backslider in heart will be (CQ)filled with his own ways,But a good man will be satisfied [y]from (CR)above. 46:10; Heb. 33 The lot is cast into the lap,But its every decision is from the Lord. 65:5; Luke 18:11; [Titus 1:15, 16], Deut. 25 A (GK)foolish son is a grief to his father,And bitterness to her who bore him. For though he understands, he will not respond. Proverbs 11:31 New King James Version << Proverbs 10 | Proverbs 11 | Proverbs 12 >> 31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 30 (KA)There is no wisdom or understandingOr counsel against the Lord. 18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me,Yes, four which I do not understand:19 The way of an eagle in the air,The way of a serpent on a rock,The way of a ship in the [en]midst of the sea,And the way of a man with a virgin. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 24:17; Obad. 3 (IH)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,Since any fool can start a quarrel. Proverbs 11:31 KJV. 119:100; Prov. 17 (IT)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. 9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 34 Righteousness exalts a (DF)nation,But sin is a [ad]reproach to any people. But to the righteous, good shall be repaid. Not only will the righteous reap what they sow in this present world, but so will the wicked and even more so. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,(DW)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. 20 He who has a [bd]deceitful heart finds no good,And he who has (GH)a perverse tongue falls into evil. Read Proverbs 11:31 in NKJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. 9:6–8]; Heb. 5:21; Jer. 29 A wicked man hardens his face,But as for the upright, he [cj]establishes his way. Proverbs 10:1–11:31 Wise Sayings of Solomon. Proverbs 30:11-31 NKJV There is a generation that curses its father, And does not bless its mother. 12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,But He overthrows the words of the faithless. 15:9; Matt. 4:32; Col. 3:13, Gen. 27:28; Deut. 13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,(BI)But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 8 Like a bird that wanders from its nestIs a man who wanders from his place. 16:9; Is. 7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,But a companion of gluttons shames his father. 7 (LX)Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;He does not open his mouth in the gate. 5 A righteous man hates lying,But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.6 (BM)Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,But wickedness overthrows the sinner. 26 As snow in summer (NO)and rain in harvest,So honor is not fitting for a fool. 6 (FW)Children’s children are the crown of old men,And the glory of children is their father. John Darby’s Synopsis; The Geneva Study Bible; 25 (EI)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,But (EJ)He will establish the boundary of the widow. 7 (IK)The righteous man walks in his integrity;(IL)His children are blessed after him. Proverbs 11:31 The Proverbs of Solomon 31 g If the righteous will be 1 recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 27 (GL)He who has knowledge spares his words,And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.28 (GM)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. 17 (HV)He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,And He will pay back what he has given. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 3:8; 9:7–13]; 2 Tim. --Proverbs 11:30. Nothing we do is in a vacuum. And sweetness of the lips increases learning. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 6 Do not eat the bread of (LA)a[cu] miser,Nor desire his delicacies;7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.“Eat and drink!” (LB)he says to you,But his heart is not with you.8 The morsel you have eaten, you will vomit up,And waste your pleasant words. 17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his ownIs like one who takes a dog by the ears. 1:11, 16, 17; Hos. But a man of understanding will draw it out. 8 The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead. Darby Bible Translation Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner. 26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. 23 (JW)Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles. 20:10, 23; Mic. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,And (AF)he who [j]wins souls is wise. Read verse in King James Version 6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.7 (HG)All the brothers of the poor hate him;How much more do his friends go (HH)far from him!He may pursue them with words, yet they [bm]abandon him. 5:11, Ps. But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. There are three things that are never satisfied,Four never say, “Enough!”:16 (RB)The[em] grave,The barren womb,The earth that is not satisfied with water—And the fire never says, “Enough!”. - The Septuagint, Syrian, and Arabic read this verse as follows: "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 9 (CK)Fools mock at [x]sin,But among the upright there is favor. 24 (IA)A lazy man buries his hand in the [bs]bowl,And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 (CD)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. 5:44]; Eph. 22 (QI)An angry man stirs up strife,And a furious man abounds in transgression. Yet they prepare their food in the summer; And wine to those who are bitter of heart. 6:11, Prov. 2 When pride comes, then comes b shame; But with the humble is wisdom. But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. Ultimately, God’s justice will prevail in every life. 8 He who gets [bn]wisdom loves his own soul;He who keeps understanding (HI)will find good. 12, Lev. 25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (IB)will become wary;(IC)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge. 10 (AP)A righteous man regards the life of his animal,But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 24 There is one who (V)scatters, yet increases more;And there is one who withholds more than is right,But it leads to poverty.25 (W)The generous soul will be made rich,(X)And he who waters will also be watered himself.26 The people will curse (Y)him who withholds grain,But (Z)blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,(FT)But the Lord tests the hearts. 15 The leech has two daughters—Give and Give! 6:20; Amos 5:22, Is. And His children will have a place of refuge. 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,And a good report makes the bones [ao]healthy. 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrityThan one perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 26 (KW)Do not be one of those who [co]shakes hands in a pledge,One of those who is [cp]surety for debts;27 If you have nothing with which to pay,Why should he take away your bed from under you? 6:10, Ps. But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 16:9; Job 34:21; Prov. 9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,Than in a house shared with (JO)a contentious woman. 19:14; 27:17; Job 24:2; Prov. 24 (LL)The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.25 Let your father and your mother be glad,And let her who bore you rejoice. 26:2; Prov. Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. 23:1; Deut. But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 7 The violence of the wicked will [ce]destroy them,Because they refuse to do justice. 12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great (PA)glory;But when the wicked arise, men [ea]hide themselves. 8 He who sows iniquity will reap (KI)sorrow,[cl]And the rod of his anger will fail. 25:27; Prov. 5 A (HF)false witness will not go unpunished,And he who speaks lies will not escape. 66:2; Dan. 5 (EY)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;Though they join [as]forces, none will go unpunished. Proverbs 11 King James Version (KJV) 11 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. Lest he curse you, and you be found guilty. 3 A man is not established by wickedness,But the (AH)root of the righteous cannot be moved. 13 (K)A talebearer reveals secrets,But he who is of a faithful spirit (L)conceals a matter. But He overthrows the words of the faithless. 3:3], Job 31:29; Prov. 5:44; Rom. Proverbs 11:31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 16 (FJ)How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 11:31 NKJV. Read verse in New King James Version 2 . 23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,And adds learning to his lips. 22 (JC)Do not say, “I will [bx]recompense evil”;(JD)Wait for the Lord, and He will save you. 17 As iron sharpens iron,So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. 22 What is desired in a man is [br]kindness,And a poor man is better than a liar. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth, etc. 7:2; 18:30–34]; James 2:13; 1 John 3:17, Prov. 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