Revised Version 1885

Proverbs 11:13-24 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

13. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16. A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.

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

18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

21. Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22. As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

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

24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.