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[1] False balances are an abomination unto the Lord: but a perfect weight pleaseth him.
[2] When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
[3] The uprightness of the just shall guide them: but the frowardness of the transgressors shall destroy them.
[4] Riches avail not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
[5] The righteousness of the upright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his own wickedness.
[6] The righteousness of the just shall deliver them: but the transgressors shall be taken in their own wickedness.
[7] When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the unjust shall perish.
[8] The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his stead.
[9] An hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbor: but the righteous shall be delivered by knowledge.
[10] In the prosperity of the righteous the city rejoiceth, and when the wicked perish, there is joy.
[11] By the blessing of the righteous, the city is exalted: but it is subverted by the mouth of the wicked.
[12] He that despiseth his neighbor, is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding will keep silence.
[13] He that goeth about as a slanderer, discovereth a secret: but he that is of a faithful heart concealeth a matter.
[14] Where no counsel is, the people fall: but where many counselors are, there is health.
[15] He shall be sore vexed, that is surety for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
[16] A gracious woman attaineth honor, and the strong men attain riches.
[17] He that is merciful, rewardeth his own soul: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
[18] The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but he that soweth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
[19] As righteousness leadeth to life: so he that followeth evil , seeketh his own death.
[20] They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that 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 escape.
[22] As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout: so is a fair woman, which lacketh discretion.
[23] The desire of the righteous is only good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
[24] There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but he that spareth more than is right, surely cometh to poverty.
[25] The liberal person shall have plenty: and he that watereth, shall also have rain.
[26] He that withdraweth the corn, the people will curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth corn.
[27] He that seeketh good things, getteth favor: but he that seeketh evil, it shall come to him.
[28] He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
[29] He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be servant to the wise in heart.
[30] The fruit of the righteous is as a tree of life, and he that winneth souls, is wise.
[31] Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner?
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