Proverbs Chapter 11
A phony balance is hella sus to the Lord: but a legit one has solid vibes.
A false balance {is} abomination to the LORD: but a just weight {is} his delight. {A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit} {just...: Heb. perfect stone}
When pride creeps in, shame shows up too: but the humble folks are mad wise.
{When} pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly {is} wisdom.
The integrity of the real ones leads them: but the shady will totally implode.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Cash won't save you when it’s time for judgment: but being righteous keeps your spirit alive, no cap.
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
The perfect's vibe charts their course: but the wicked trip over their own chaos.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. {direct: Heb. rectify}
The upright are saved by their goodness: but the transgressors get caught in their own mess.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in {their own} naughtiness.
When a wicked dude kicks the bucket, all his dreams are dead: and the aspirations of the unjust fade fast.
When a wicked man dieth, {his} expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust {men} perisheth.
The righteous get pulled from the madness, while the wicked take the hit.
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
A hypocrite’s chatter wrecks their neighbor: but knowledge looks out for the real ones.
An hypocrite with {his} mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When the righteous are thriving, the city’s on fire: but when the wicked bounce, it’s all cheers.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, {there is} shouting.
When the good vibes are on point, the city flourishes; but when the wicked chirp, it all goes south, no cap.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
If you’re short on wisdom, you lowkey throw shade at your neighbor; but a wise guy knows when to chill.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. {void...: Heb. destitute of heart}
Gossipers spill the tea, but the real ones keep it hush-hush.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
Without solid advice, the crew is toast; but with a team of advisors, you stay secure, fr.
Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
If you back a stranger, you might be in for some regret; but steering clear keeps you solid.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart {for it}: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. {smart: Heb. be sore broken} {suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands}
A classy woman holds onto her honor, and strong dudes stack that cheese.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong {men} retain riches.
A merciful dude vibes well with his soul; but a cruel one just stirs up trouble for himself.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but {he that is} cruel troubleth his own flesh.
The wicked pull some sus moves, but those who spread good vibes are set to win.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness {shall be} a sure reward.
Righteousness leads to life, but chasing after evil is just asking for your own downfall.
As righteousness {tendeth} to life: so he that pursueth evil {pursueth it} to his own death.
Those with a twisted heart are a major red flag to the Lord; but the ones who keep it real are his faves.
They that are of a froward heart {are} abomination to the LORD: but {such as are} upright in {their} way {are} his delight.
Even if the wicked squad up, they ain’t getting away with it: but the good vibes of the righteous will be saved, no cap.
{Though} hand {join} in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
A gold ring in a pig's snout is like a pretty girl with no game, fr.
{As} a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, {so is} a fair woman which is without discretion. {is without: Heb. departeth from}
The righteous just want good vibes, but the wicked? They’re just bringing the mess.
The desire of the righteous {is} only good: {but} the expectation of the wicked {is} wrath.
Some folks give freely and still get blessed, while others hold tight and end up broke, periodt.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and {there is} that withholdeth more than is meet, but {it tendeth} to poverty.
Generous souls scoop up all the goodies: if you lend a hand, you’ll get one back, no cap.
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. {liberal...: Heb. soul of blessing}
If you hoard the grain, people will talk smack about you: but those who sell it are living the blessed life.
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing {shall be} upon the head of him that selleth {it}.
If you’re out here searching for good, you’ll earn some favor; but if you're up to no good, that’s gonna come back to haunt you.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Trusting in your dough? That’s a setup for a crash: but the righteous are gonna flourish like a tree, no cap.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
If you mess with your own home, you’ll end up with nada: and the fool will serve the wise, straight up.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool {shall be} servant to the wise of heart.
The righteous are like a tree of life; winning souls? That’s some smart moves right there.
The fruit of the righteous {is} a tree of life; and he that winneth souls {is} wise. {winneth: Heb. taketh}
Yo, the good peeps are gonna get their rewards here on Earth, but the wicked and the sinners? They gonna catch it way worse, no cap.
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.