Emotions in Proverbs Chapter 11
- Joy and Delight: Highlighted in the joy and satisfaction that come from righteousness and integrity. "The integrity of the upright shall guide them" (Proverbs 11:3).
- Sorrow and Regret: Described in the sorrow and regret associated with wickedness and deceit. "Riches profit not in the day of wrath" (Proverbs 11:4).
- Security and Confidence: Emphasized through the sense of security and confidence that comes from righteousness and trust in the Lord. "The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way" (Proverbs 11:5).
- Fear and Anxiety: Linked with the consequences of wickedness. "He that trusteth in his riches shall fall" (Proverbs 11:28).
- Hope and Expectation: Emphasized for the future of the righteous. "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness" (Proverbs 11:23).
- Shame and Disgrace: Resulting from dishonest and immoral behavior. "As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion" (Proverbs 11:22).
- Satisfaction and Contentment: Highlighted in the satisfaction and contentment that result from generosity and righteous living. "There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth" (Proverbs 11:24).
- Destruction and Ruin: Contrasted with the stability of the righteous. "The wicked shall fall by his own wickedness" (Proverbs 11:5).
- Peace and Harmony: Characterizing the lives of the righteous. "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life" (Proverbs 11:30).