Pro 11 | JST | e4.org | A false balance is an abomination to the Lord; but a just weight is his delight.

‏ Proverbs 11

1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord; 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 transgressors 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 transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor; but through knowledge shall the just 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; and he that hateth suretyship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honor; and strong men retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life; so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart are an abomination to the Lord; but such as are upright in their way are his delight. 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which 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 yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor; but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; much more the wicked and the sinner.