Wicked Vs. Righteous Proverbs 11

Their dealings with others Proverbs 11:1-2

Righteous

Is honest: Pleases God

Is Humble

Wicked

Cheats and is detestable

Is Prideful: Leads to disgrace

Their Fate Proverbs 11:3-8

Righteous

Has Integrity: will guide him

Lives Right: Will Deliver from Death, results in a straight path- less trouble, results in deliverance, Is rescued from trouble

Wicked

Is dishonest: will destroy him

Trusts in wealth: Will not help in facing judgement

Lives wickedly: Results in downfall

Lives unfaithfully: Results in being entrapped by evil

Trusts in his own strength & dies: Results in all hope perishing

Lives wickedly: Results in trouble

Their Behavior & Speech Proverbs 11:9-14

Righteous

Uses knowledge to escape slander

Has things go well: Causes people to rejoice

Blesses a city by word and conduct: Causes it to prosper

Is understanding & has good sense: Holds his tongue

Is trustworthy: Keeps secrets & confidences

Seeks words of advice: Assures victory

Wicked

Slanders friends & Neighbors

Lives wickedly: People rejoice at his death

Lacks judgement: Despises & Belittles his neighbor

Gossips: Betrays confidences & secrets

Fails to seek counsel: Causes a nation to fall

Their Financial Affairs Proverbs 11:15-19

Righteous

Refuses to back loans for others: Guards his security

Is kindhearted & merciful: Gains respect & Nourishes his soul

Sows righteousness: Reaps a lasting reward

Is truly righteous: results in life

Wicked

Guarantees loans for others:Endangers his security

Is ruthless & Cruel: Gains only money & brings trouble on himself

Sows Deception: Earns an empty , fading wage

Pursues evil: Results in death

Their Heart and desires Proverbs 11:20-23

Righteous

Has a heart that lives righteously: Pleases God

Is assured that he will escape punishment

Has noble desires that result in good

Wicked

Has a perverse, twisted heart: Is despised by God

Is assured that he will not escape punishment

Lacks discretion despite beauty: Like a pig with a gold ring

Has wicked desires that result in wrath

Their Spirit of Giving Proverbs 11:24-28

Righteous

Gives freely: results in gaining more

Is generous & refreshed other: Will prosper and be refreshed

Does not hoard & is willing to sell: will be blessed

Seeks what is good: Results in goodwill

Trusts in the Lord: Flourishes like green foliage

Wicked

Is stingy & Hoards: Will himself suffer need

Holds back necessities for higher prices: Will be cursed

Seeks what is evil: Brings evil upon himself

Trusts in riches: Brings about his downfall

Their Earthly Accountability Proverbs 11:29-31

Righteous

Is like a tree that bears fruit: He wins souls

Will suffer here on earth due o the sin of others

Wicked

Brings trouble on his family: Will inherit nothing

Will suffer much more than the righteous

Outline borrowed from POSB: Proverbs