1
Balances of deceit [are] an abomination of Yahweh, but {an accurate weight} delights him.
2
Pride comes, then disgrace comes, but wisdom [is] with the humble.
3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
4
Wealth does not profit on the day of wrath, but righteousness will deliver from death.
5
The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.
6
The righteousness of the upright will save them, but by a scheme the treacherous will be taken captive.
7
With the death of a wicked person, hope will die, and the expectation of the godless perishes.
8
The righteous is delivered from trouble, but the wicked enters into it.
9
With a mouth, the godless shall destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.