Proverbs 11:12-22

12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.1 13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.2

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

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is secure.34

16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strongmenretain riches.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19As righteousnesstendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20They that are of a perverse heartareabomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21Thoughhandjoin in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion.5