Proverbs 11:18-31

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.1

23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but it tendeth to poverty.

25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.2

26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it .

27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.3

31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.