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Proverbs 11:1
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A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But accurate weights are his delight.
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Proverbs 11:2
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When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.
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Proverbs 11:3
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The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
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Proverbs 11:4
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Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
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Proverbs 11:5
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The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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Proverbs 11:6
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
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Proverbs 11:7
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When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of power comes to nothing.
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Proverbs 11:8
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A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked takes his place.
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Proverbs 11:9
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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
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Proverbs 11:10
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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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Proverbs 11:11
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By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 11:12
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his shalom.
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Proverbs 11:13
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One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
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Proverbs 11:14
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Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
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Proverbs 11:15
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He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
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Proverbs 11:16
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A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain riches.
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Proverbs 11:17
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The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
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Proverbs 11:18
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Wicked people earn deceitful wages, But one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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Proverbs 11:19
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He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
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Proverbs 11:20
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Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
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Proverbs 11:21
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Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
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Proverbs 11:22
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Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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Proverbs 11:23
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The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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Proverbs 11:24
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There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
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Proverbs 11:25
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The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
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Proverbs 11:26
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People curse someone who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
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Proverbs 11:27
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He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
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Proverbs 11:28
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He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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Proverbs 11:29
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He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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Proverbs 11:30
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
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Proverbs 11:31
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Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!
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