Proverbs 11:12-22

12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

13Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

14Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

16A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.

17A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

18The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

19Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.

20Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

21Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.