1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.11.1 A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit11.1 just…: Heb. perfect stone
2A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.11.1 A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit11.1 just…: Heb. perfect stone
3When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
4When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
5The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
6The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
7Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
8Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
9The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.11.5 direct: Heb. rectify
10The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.11.5 direct: Heb. rectify
11The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
12The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
13When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
14When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
15The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
16The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
17An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
18An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
19When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
20When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
21By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
22By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
23He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.11.12 void…: Heb. destitute of heart
24He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.11.12 void…: Heb. destitute of heart
25A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.11.13 A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
26A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.11.13 A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
27Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
28Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
29He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.11.15 smart: Heb. be sore broken11.15 suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands
30He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.11.15 smart: Heb. be sore broken11.15 suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands
31A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
32A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
33The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
34The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
35The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
36The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
37As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
38As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
39They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
40They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
41Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
42Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
43As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.11.22 is without: Heb. departeth from
44As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.11.22 is without: Heb. departeth from
45The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
46The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
47There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
48There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
49The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.11.25 liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing
50The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.11.25 liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing
51He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
52He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
53He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
54He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
55He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
56He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
57He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
58He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
59The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.11.30 winneth: Heb. taketh
60The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.11.30 winneth: Heb. taketh
61Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
62Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.