New Century Version

Proverbs 11:19-28 New Century Version (NCV)

19. Those who are truly good will live,but those who chase after evil will die.

20. The Lord hates those with evil heartsbut is pleased with those who are innocent.

21. Evil people will certainly be punished,but those who do right will be set free.

22. A beautiful woman without good senseis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

23. Those who do right only wish for good,but the wicked can expect to be defeated by God’s anger.

24. Some people give much but get back even more.Others don’t give what they should and end up poor.

25. Whoever gives to others will get richer;those who help others will themselves be helped.

26. People curse those who keep all the grain,but they bless the one who is willing to sell it.

27. Whoever looks for good will find kindness,but whoever looks for evil will find trouble.

28. Those who trust in riches will be ruined,but a good person will be healthy like a green leaf.