Proverbs 11:12-22

12When someone insults his neighbour, it shows that he is foolish. But a wise person stays quiet.

13If a person talks too much about other people, he will soon tell their secrets. But someone that you can trust will not tell your secrets to other people.

14A nation will fall if it has no wise leaders. But it will do well if there are people who give good advice.

15If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will be sorry. You will be safe if you do not agree to do that.

16A kind woman receives honour, but cruel men only get riches for themselves.

17A faithful person helps himself with good things, but a cruel person brings trouble on himself.

18A wicked person gets riches that soon disappear. But someone who lives in a good way will surely receive good things.

19If someone continues to do what is right, he will live. But if someone loves to do evil things, he will die.

20The Lord hates people who have wrong thoughts. But he is pleased with people who live in an honest way.

21Be sure about this: Evil people will receive the punishment that they deserve. But people who are righteous will escape.

22A beautiful woman who turns away from wisdom is like a gold ring in a pig's nose.