1
The Lord hates dishonest scales, but he is pleased with honest weights.
2
Pride leads only to shame; it is wise to be humble.
3
Good people will be guided by honesty; dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.
4
Riches will not help when it's time to die, but right living will save you from death.
5
The goodness of the innocent makes life easier, but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.
6
Doing right brings freedom to honest people, but those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires.
7
When the wicked die, hope dies with them; their hope in riches will come to nothing.
8
The good person is saved from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.
9
With words an evil person can destroy a neighbor, but a good person will escape by being smart.
10
When good people succeed, the city is happy. When evil people die, there are shouts of joy.