[1] A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights
are his delight. [2] When pride comes, then comes shame, But with
humility comes wisdom. [3] The integrity of the upright shall guide them,
But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. [4] Riches
don`t profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
[5] The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the
wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [6] The righteousness of the
upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil
desires. [7] When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of
power comes to nothing. [8] The righteous is delivered out of trouble,
And the wicked takes his place. [9] With his mouth the godless man destroys
his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
[10] When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. 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]
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of
understanding holds his peace. [13] One who brings gossip betrays a
confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a
secret. [14] Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in
the multitude of counselors there is victory. [15] He who is collateral for
a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral
is secure. [16] A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain
riches. [17] The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is
cruel troubles his own flesh. [18] The wicked earns deceitful wages, But
he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. [19] He who is truly
righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. [20] Those who are
perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those whose ways are
blameless are his delight. [21] Most assuredly, the evil man will not be
unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered. [22] Like a
gold ring in a pig`s snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
[23] The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the
wicked is wrath. [24] There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains
poverty. [25] The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be
watered also himself. [26] He who withholds grain, the people will curse
him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. [27] He who
diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it
shall come to him. [28] He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the
righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. [29] He who troubles his own
house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise
of heart. [30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is
wise wins souls. [31] Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth;
How much more the wicked and the sinner!
