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8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead. 9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. 10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
What does Proverbs 11:30 mean? A righteous person seeks God and godly wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; 3:32–33). As a result of following the Lord's commands, he touches the lives of others with life and healing (Proverbs 10:21; 11:10). The Lord Jesus is the clearest example of this principle in action.
What does Proverbs 11:15 mean? Scripture does not say that all forms of lending are wrong. Rather, it points out the risks involved. In this verse, Solomon is specifically warning his students not to cosign a loan, or take on other debts or obligations, on behalf of a stranger.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.
Proverbs 11:15. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure. a. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer: To promise to pay the debts of a stranger is to invite trouble. It is never a surprise when one suffers because of such a foolish promise. b.
Proverbs 11:30 (NIV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. My immediate thought was that this was a reference to eternal life, such as the tree of life in Genesis:
