1 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah ; But a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame ; But with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them ; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath ; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way ; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them ; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish ; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble ; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor ; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth ; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted ; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom ; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets ; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14 Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth ; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it ; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16 A gracious woman obtaineth honor ; And violent men obtain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul ; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages ; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19 He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life ; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah ; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished ; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good ; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more ; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat ; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him ; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor ; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall ; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind ; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life ; And he that is wise winneth souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth ; How much more the wicked and the sinner !