1
False scales are an abomination to ADONAI, but accurate weights please him.
2
First comes pride, then disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom.
3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the duplicity of the treacherous destroys them.
4
On the day of wrath, wealth doesn't help; but righteousness rescues from death.
5
The righteousness of the innocent levels their way, but wickedness of the wicked makes them fall.
6
The righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own intrigues.
7
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; what he hopes for from evil comes to nothing.
8
The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked comes to take his place.
9
With his mouth the hypocrite can ruin his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
10
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.