Proverbs 11:13-23

Proverbs 11:13-23

[13] A talebearer  revealeth  secrets:  but he that is of a faithful  spirit  concealeth  the matter.  [14] Where no counsel  is, the people  fall:  but in the multitude  of counsellors  there is safety.  [15] He that is surety  for a stranger  for it: and he that hateth  suretiship  is sure.  [16] A gracious  woman  retaineth  honour:  and strong  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  worketh  a deceitful  work:  but to him that soweth  righteousness  shall be a sure  reward.  [19] As righteousness  tendeth to life:  so he that pursueth  evil  pursueth it to his own death.  [20] They 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  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  which is without  discretion.  [23] The desire  of the righteous  is only good:  but the expectation  of the wicked  is wrath.