Proverbs 11:12-22

12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

20The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

21Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.