Proverbs 11:1
American King James A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
American Standard Version A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
King James A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
World English Bible A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
Proverbs 11:2
American King James When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
American Standard Version When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
King James When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
World English Bible When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:3
American King James The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
American Standard Version The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
King James The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
World English Bible The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
Proverbs 11:4
American King James Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.
American Standard Version Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
King James Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
World English Bible Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 11:5
American King James The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
American Standard Version The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
King James The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
World English Bible The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:6
American King James The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
American Standard Version The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
King James The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
World English Bible The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
Proverbs 11:7
American King James When a wicked man dies, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perishes.
American Standard Version When a wicked man dieth, `his' expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
King James When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
World English Bible When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
Proverbs 11:8
American King James The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.
American Standard Version The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
King James The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
World English Bible A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
Proverbs 11:9
American King James An hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
American Standard Version With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
King James An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
World English Bible With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Proverbs 11:10
American King James When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
American Standard Version When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
King James When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
World English Bible When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11:11
American King James By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
King James By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
World English Bible By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:12
American King James He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
American Standard Version He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
King James He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
World English Bible One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:13
American King James A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
American Standard Version He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
King James A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
World English Bible One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:14
American King James Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
American Standard Version Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
King James Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
World English Bible Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 11:15
American King James He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates indebtedness is sure.
American Standard Version He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
King James He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
World English Bible He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Proverbs 11:16
American King James A gracious woman retains honor: and strong men retain riches.
American Standard Version A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
King James A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
World English Bible A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
Proverbs 11:17
American King James The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
American Standard Version The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
King James The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
World English Bible The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:18
American King James The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
American Standard Version The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness `hath' a sure reward.
King James The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
World English Bible Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:19
American King James As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
American Standard Version He that is stedfast in righteousness `shall attain' unto life; And he that pursueth evil `doeth it' to his own death.
King James As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
World English Bible He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
Proverbs 11:20
American King James They that are of a fraudulent heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
American Standard Version They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in `their' way are his delight.
King James They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
World English Bible Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
Proverbs 11:21
American King James Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
American Standard Version `Though' hand `join' in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
King James Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
World English Bible Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:22
American King James As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
American Standard Version `As' a ring of gold in a swine's snout, `So is' a fair woman that is without discretion.
King James As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
World English Bible Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
Proverbs 11:23
American King James The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
American Standard Version The desire of the righteous is only good; `But' the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
King James The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
World English Bible The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:24
American King James There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.
American Standard Version There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but `it tendeth' only to want.
King James There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
World English Bible There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
Proverbs 11:25
American King James The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that waters shall be watered also himself.
American Standard Version The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
King James The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
World English Bible The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 11:26
American King James He that withholds corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be on the head of him that sells it.
American Standard Version He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
King James He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
World English Bible People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 11:27
American King James He that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him.
American Standard Version He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
King James He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
World English Bible He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Proverbs 11:28
American King James He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
American Standard Version He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
King James He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
World English Bible He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:29
American King James He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
American Standard Version He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
King James He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
World English Bible He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:30
American King James The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.
American Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
King James The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
World English Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
Proverbs 11:31
American King James Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
American Standard Version Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!
King James Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
World English Bible Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!