8 Scoffers (PX)set a city aflame,But wise men turn away wrath. for her price is far above rubies. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 15 Good understanding [r]gains (BV)favor,But the way of the unfaithful is hard.16 (BW)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,But a fool lays open his folly. 16 Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,Since he has no heart for it? 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. 31 (AG)If the righteous will be [k]recompensed on the earth,How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 2:6, 1 Kin. But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. His mouth must not transgress in judgment. 10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. 10 Divination is on the lips of the king;His mouth must not transgress in judgment.11 (FE)Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s;All the weights in the bag are His [at]work.12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For (FF)a throne is established by righteousness.13 (FG)Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And they love him who speaks what is right.14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,But a wise man will (FH)appease it.15 In the light of the king’s face is life,And his favor is like a (FI)cloud of the latter rain. 30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,As do stripes the [ca]inner depths of the heart. 29 (EO)The Lord is far from the wicked,But (EP)He hears the prayer of the righteous. 6:17, Gen. 9:21; Prov. 23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,And dishonest scales are not good. But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 2:15; [1 John 2:20, 27], Job 22:29; Prov. 23 Be diligent to know the state of your (OP)flocks,And attend to your herds;24 For riches are not forever,Nor does a crown endure to all generations.25 (OQ)When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,26 The lambs will provide your clothing,And the goats the price of a field;27 You shall have enough goats’ milk for your food,For the food of your household,And the nourishment of your maidservants. 25 (EI)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,But (EJ)He will establish the boundary of the widow. Cross References Proverbs 10:16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin. 4 (RK)It is not for kings, O Lemuel,It is not for kings to drink wine,Nor for princes intoxicating drink;5 (RL)Lest they drink and forget the law,And pervert the justice of all [et]the afflicted.6 (RM)Give strong drink to him who is perishing,And wine to those who are bitter of heart.7 Let him drink and forget his poverty,And remember his misery no more. 11:1; Neh. New King James Version (NKJV). But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence. 14 “It is [bw]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 2 . 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of troubleIs like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. 20 (JT)There is desirable treasure,And oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man squanders it. 44:21; Acts 1:24, Ps. 5:11, Ps. 19 (EA)The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,But the way of the upright is a highway. 5 (LV)A wise man is strong,Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;6 (LW)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,And in a multitude of counselors there is safety. 15 (GD)He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. 21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,Like the [cb]rivers of water;He turns it wherever He wishes. 17 (HV)He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,And He will pay back what he has given. Compensation. 7 The righteous (PW)considers the cause of the poor,But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. 19:16–19; Prov. 5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,Or to overthrow the righteous in (GQ)judgment. 16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty. 15:4, [Deut. 26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good,Nor to strike princes for their uprightness. 10 (DP)Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,And (DQ)he who hates correction will die. 16:7; 2 Chr. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man,But its end is the way of (FL)death. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. 6 By transgression an evil man is snared,But the righteous sings and rejoices. 4:11, [1 Kin. 22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a lovely woman who lacks [h]discretion. Read Proverbs 11:31 in NKJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. 24 Do not be (LU)envious of evil men,Nor desire to be with them;2 For their heart devises violence,And their lips talk of troublemaking. But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Version. 23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,And adds learning to his lips. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,It is folly and shame to him. 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,But the poor does not hear rebuke. 12 (HM)The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,But his favor is (HN)like dew on the grass. 25 (BG)Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,But (BH)a good word makes it glad. 25:13–16; Prov. 21 (JU)He who follows righteousness and mercyFinds life, righteousness, and honor. 4:10; Heb. Proverbs 11:31 • 0 Votes Q What does this verse mean: "There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty"? 13 (PB)He who covers his sins will not prosper,But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. 5:18], 1 Sam. And do not disclose the secret to another; For he refreshes the soul of his masters. 4 (II)The lazy man will not plow because of winter;(IJ)He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 109:4, 5; Jer. When he sits among the elders of the land. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. 18 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;He rages against all [bg]wise judgment. 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;For though he understands, he will not respond. 25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,And afterward to reconsider his vows. Proverbs 11:19 The Proverbs of Solomon. 25 (QL)The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be [ei]safe. 12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,But he who hates correction is stupid. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 11 (CL)The house of the wicked will be overthrown,But the tent of the upright will flourish. 9 (AO)Better is the one who is [m]slighted but has a servant,Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. 8 (MY)Do not go hastily to [di]court;For what will you do in the end,When your neighbor has put you to shame?9 (MZ)Debate your case with your neighbor,And do not disclose the secret to another;10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,And [dj]your reputation be ruined. 6:20; Mic. 17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his ownIs like one who takes a dog by the ears. 5 A (CG)faithful witness does not lie,But a false witness will utter (CH)lies. 3 (OS)A poor man who oppresses the poorIs like a driving rain [dz]which leaves no food. 10 (FZ)Rebuke is more effective for a wise manThan a hundred blows on a fool. 37:16; Prov. 13 (IQ)Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. 3:10, 11]; Hos. 4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,But (OD)who is able to stand before jealousy? 8 He who (LY)plots to do evilWill be called a [db]schemer.9 The devising of foolishness is sin,And the scoffer is an abomination to men. 18 (HW)Chasten your son while there is hope,And do not set your heart [bq]on his destruction. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,So the heart of kings is unsearchable. So he who waits on his master will be honored. Lest he become weary of you and hate you. 25 (CD)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. But the house of the righteous will stand. 7:10; Ps. 19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. But the prudent considers well his steps. Proverbs 11:31 (King James Version) ... Proverbs 11:1-31. 6:22; 2 Chr. 6 (JN)Getting treasures by a lying tongue[cd]Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. 8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortionGathers it for him who will pity the poor. 11 (AQ)He who [n]tills his land will be satisfied with (AR)bread,But he who follows [o]frivolity (AS)is devoid of [p]understanding. 14 (HQ)Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,But (HR)a prudent wife is from the Lord. 5:18], Deut. 23 (PL)He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterwardThan he who flatters with the tongue. 22 A (KC)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,Loving favor rather than silver and gold. 8 He who gets [bn]wisdom loves his own soul;He who keeps understanding (HI)will find good. 13 (KN)The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!I shall be slain in the streets!”. 26 As snow in summer (NO)and rain in harvest,So honor is not fitting for a fool. 8:46; 2 Chr. 12:17; 1 Thess. - 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?" Proverbs 11:31 (King James Version) ... Proverbs 11:1-31. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,(DW)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 10:1–11:31 Wise Sayings of Solomon. 16:9; Job 34:21; Prov. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 (QN)Surely I am more stupid than any man,And do not have the understanding of a man.3 I neither learned wisdomNor have (QO)knowledge of the Holy One. 18:2; 61:3; 91:2; 144:2, Gen. 32:20, 21; 1 Sam. 3 e The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, Proverbs 11 King James Version (KJV) 11 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. But the humble in spirit will retain honor. 16 (FJ)How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 30:11-31 NKJV. And this St, Peter quotes literatim , I Peter 4:18 (note), where see the note.. Other Adam Clarke entries containing Proverbs 11:31: There is a generation—oh, how lofty are their eyes! 10 Do not remove the ancient [cv]landmark,Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;11 (LD)For their Redeemer is mighty;He will plead their cause against you. There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, Yet is not washed from its filthiness. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,But (CI)knowledge is easy to him who understands.7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,When you do not perceive in him the lips of (CJ)knowledge.8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,But the folly of fools is deceit. 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,And (EF)a word spoken [am]in due season, how good it is! 16:11; 73:24]; 2 Cor. 14:5; Mic. 6:36]; Job 9:30, 31; 14:4; [Ps. 15 (AX)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,But he who heeds counsel is wise.16 (AY)A fool’s wrath is known at once,But a prudent man covers shame. 2 c Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, d But righteousness delivers from death. 13 (HO)A foolish son is the ruin of his father,(HP)And the contentions of a wife are a continual [bo]dripping. Proverbs 10:1–11:31 Wise Sayings of Solomon. 28 A [bt]disreputable witness scorns justice,And (IE)the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Proverbs 11:31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. The Proverbs of Solomon 1 a Dishonest 1 scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a 2 just weight is His delight. 18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor,And says, (NW)“I was only joking!”. 9:23, 24]; Acts 5:39; 1 Cor. 20:9; Prov. 12 (DT)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,Nor will he go to the wise. Ultimately, God’s justice will prevail in every life. But to the righteous, good shall be repaid. 9 (CK)Fools mock at [x]sin,But among the upright there is favor. 12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;The simple pass on and are (OI)punished. And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,(CE)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him. 23:10, [Prov. 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. 3 (EV)Commit[aq] your works to the Lord,And your thoughts will be established. 3 A man is not established by wickedness,But the (AH)root of the righteous cannot be moved. 28 In the way of righteousness is life,And in its pathway there is no death. 12 (CM)There is a way that seems right to a man,But (CN)its end is the way of (CO)death. Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 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. 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will be destroyed. But He overthrows the words of the faithless. 12:17–19], Ex. Every action will be followed by a reaction. 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. New International Version (NIV) Proverbs 11 1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. 16:9; Is. Bible Language English. 6 (EZ)In mercy and truthAtonement is provided for iniquity;And (FA)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil. 3 The integrity of the upright will guide c them, 17 (RC)The eye that mocks his father,And scorns obedience to his mother,The ravens of the valley will pick it out,And the young eagles will eat it. The Proverbs of Solomon 1 a Dishonest 1 scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a 2 just weight is His delight. 17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;Yes, he will give delight to your soul. 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,But (KB)deliverance is of the Lord. 26 (QM)Many seek the ruler’s [ej]favor,But justice for man comes from the Lord. And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his motherIs (ID)a son who causes shame and brings reproach. 15:7, 8; Job 23:12, 13; Prov. Read Full Chapter. 6:10, Ps. If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. 11 (HK)The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,(HL)And his glory is to overlook a transgression. Proverbs 11:31. 29 The glory of young men is their strength,And (JH)the splendor of old men is their gray head. 28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,And a flattering mouth works (OA)ruin. 26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. 32:35]; Prov. 23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you;2 And put a knife to your throatIf you are a man given to appetite.3 Do not desire his delicacies,For they are deceptive food. 21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,And sweetness of the lips increases learning. 5 (EY)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;Though they join [as]forces, none will go unpunished. 32 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself,Or if you have devised evil, (RG)put your hand on your mouth.33 For as the churning of milk produces butter,And wringing the nose produces blood,So the forcing of wrath produces strife. 10 (KL)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;Yes, strife and reproach will cease. Read verse in King James Version 5 (OE)Open rebuke is betterThan love carefully concealed. --Proverbs 11:30. 15:8; Is. 24:5; Eccl. Proverbs 10. But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. Read verse in New King James Version 28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince. 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. 4:32; Col. 3:13, Gen. 27:28; Deut. 14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,It will be counted a curse to him. 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 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, How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 19:15; Deut. NKJV: New King James Version . 29 There are three things which are majestic in pace,Yes, four which are stately in walk:30 A lion, which is mighty among beastsAnd does not turn away from any;31 A [er]greyhound,A male goat also,And [es]a king whose troops are with him. 13:26; Prov. And what profit has he who has labored for the wind? How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 19 (IW)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;Therefore do not associate with one (IX)who flatters with his lips. And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress. 11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,(OH)That I may answer him who reproaches me. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their (QE)fall. All rights reserved. When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. 2 (JI)Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,(JJ)But the Lord weighs the hearts. 1:31; 24:12; [Is. For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,And a good report makes the bones [ao]healthy. 14 (KO)The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;(KP)He who is abhorred by the Lord will fall there. Read Proverbs 11:31 in NKJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. 31 The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: 2 What, my son?And what, son of my womb?And what, (RH)son of my vows?3 (RI)Do not give your strength to women,Nor your ways (RJ)to that which destroys kings. 9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. Gathers it for him who will pity the poor. 11 A word fitly (NA)spoken is like apples of goldIn settings of silver.12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine goldIs a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. 15 A (OJ)continual dripping on a very rainy dayAnd a contentious woman are alike;16 Whoever [dv]restrains her restrains the wind,And grasps oil with his right hand. Cancel. 4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;A liar listens eagerly to a [az]spiteful tongue. Proverbs 11 1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. KJV: King James Version . But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. 23 (JW)Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles. 4:11, Deut. Proverbs 11:31 (NKJV) — 31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner.. Read verse in King James Version 10:8, 2 Kin. Cancel. 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18:14; Acts 12:23; [James 4:6–10; 1 Pet. 26 (EK)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,(EL)But the words of the pure are pleasant. 6:9, 10; Heb. Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 21 (JA)An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning(JB)Will not be blessed at the end. Nothing we do is in a vacuum. 28:20; Matt. 15:33; 18:12; Is. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 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. But when he has gone his way, then he boasts. 7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,Much less lying lips to a prince. 2 . 31 (A)If the righteous will be [a]recompensed on the earth,How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 15:22; Prov. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,And the unfaithful for the upright. 46:10; Heb. 3:8; 9:7–13]; 2 Tim. 21:17; Lev. 4 (GO)The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;(GP)The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 18 (QF)Where there is no [eg]revelation, the people cast off restraint;But (QG)happy is he who keeps the law. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And His children will have a place of refuge.27 (CX)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,To turn one away from the snares of death. - 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?" 13:13; [Eph. 10 If you (LZ)faint in the day of adversity,Your strength is small. And your heart will utter perverse things. 16 The (ES)preparations[ap] of the heart belong to man,(ET)But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches,But the foolishness of fools is folly. 32 (FQ)He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. 7 The violence of the wicked will [ce]destroy them,Because they refuse to do justice. Lev. 5:1; Is. Cross References Proverbs 14:19 28 A false witness shall perish,But the man who hears him will speak endlessly. Share. 4 (HE)Wealth makes many friends,But the poor is separated from his friend. But he who receives bribes overthrows it. 12:3; 1 Cor. 29 He who troubles his own house d will inherit the wind, And the fool will be e servant to the wise of heart. 4 (AI)An[l] excellent wife is the crown of her husband,But she who causes shame is (AJ)like rottenness in his bones. And this St, Peter quotes literatim , I Peter 4:18 (note), where see the note.. Other Adam Clarke entries containing Proverbs 11:31: 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. 12, Lev. 29 A wicked man hardens his face,But as for the upright, he [cj]establishes his way. 13 (DU)A merry heart makes a cheerful [aj]countenance,But (DV)by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. 11 (A)Dishonest[a] scales are an abomination to the Lord,But a [b]just weight is His delight. The Folly of Wickedness - Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.