Proverbs 11:12-22

12Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

14For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.

16A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

17Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

18A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

19Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.

20The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

21Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.

22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.