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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.
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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
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When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
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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.
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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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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.