Proverbs 11 Comparison: King James Version vs Webster Bible
Proverbs 11
1A false balance is abomination to the Lord: 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 transgressors 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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, 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 sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain 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 righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21Though hand join 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 which is without discretion.
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 meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, 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 unto 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.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11
1A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: 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 shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors 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 transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
7When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9A hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10When the righteous prosper, 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors [there is] safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong [men] retain 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 righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.
21[Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked 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 who is without discretion.
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 meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: 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.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Understanding King James Version vs Webster Bible in Proverbs 11
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
Webster Bible (Webster)
Noah Webster's 1833 revision of the KJV with updated spelling and wording. Preserves much of the traditional KJV structure and tone. Good for readers who want classic English with light modernization.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 11:16
"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches."
"A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong [men] retain riches."
