Proverbs 11 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Proverbs 11
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
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 seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 11
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
2[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
4Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
20The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
21Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; 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] only to want.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
31Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Proverbs 11
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 11:16
"A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches."
"A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches."
