Proverbs 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 31

1 False balances are a disgusting thing to Jehovah, but a perfect stone His delight.

2 Pride comes, then shame comes, but with those being humble is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright ones guides them, but the perverting of those betraying will devastate them.

4 Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

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Chapter Summary

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.

Key Hebrew Words

יְשָׁדֵּֽ deal violently with H7703 · TWOT 2331
יִנְחַל get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342
קָל֑וֹן ignominy H7036 · TWOT 2024a
רֵעֵ֑ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
רִנָּֽה ringing cry H7440 · TWOT 2179c

People & Context

The City Rejoices and Sings

A public reaction occurs where a city rejoices when righteous people receive good things, and breaks into singing when wicked people perish.

Timeline

The City Rejoices and Sings

A public reaction occurs where a city rejoices when righteous people receive good things, and breaks into singing when wicked people perish.

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