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!