Proverbs 11: Honest and Generous

Proverbs 11 continues the sayings of Solomon. A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence. In the multitude of counselors there is victory. The merciful man does good to his own soul. He who waters shall be watered also himself. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.

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¹ A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ Behold, the righteous shall be repaid on the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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“The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.”

Proverbs 11:25 (WEB)

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Integrity and Generosity

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In Bible times, buyers and sellers weighed goods on a balance. A cheater could use a false weight. A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. God cares about honesty in everyday business. The integrity of the upright shall guide them.

Humility and trust are part of wisdom. When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence. Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

Generosity is a theme too. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. Generous people are blessed. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

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What could a cheater use?
What shall guide the upright?
What comes with humility?
Where is there victory?
What happens to the one who waters?

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A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate are his delight.
cares about honesty in everyday business.
and trust are part of wisdom.
He who shall be watered also himself.
The fruit of the righteous is a of life.

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God cares about honesty even in small things like weights. Where can you be honest in small things?
He who waters shall be watered also himself. How can you be generous with your time or things this week?

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“The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.”

Proverbs 11:25 (WEB)

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Dear God, thank You for generous hearts. Help me . Amen.

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The Blessing of the Upright

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Chapter 11 begins with business: A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. God sees what happens in the marketplace. Faith is not only for worship; it shapes how we buy, sell, and work. The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Many sayings deal with relationships. When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. Communities are affected too: By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted.

Generosity is surprising. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. He who waters shall be watered also himself. He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. In the New Testament, Paul writes, God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).

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What will destroy the treacherous?
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is one who keeps a ____
but with ____ comes wisdom
He who waters shall be ____ also himself

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but accurate weights are his ____
The fruit of the righteous is a ____ of life

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Faith shapes how we buy, sell, and work. Where in your daily life can your faith show in how you act?
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. How have you seen generosity bring blessing?

Memory Verse

“The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.”

Proverbs 11:25 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for generous hearts. Help me . Amen.

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How can you be generous this week?
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