1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight pleases him.
2 When pride comes, then disgrace comes, but with the humble is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
4 Wealth is of no use on the day of wrath, but righteousness rescues from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his road straight, but the wicked falls through his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright sets them free, but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
7 When the wicked man dies, his hope dies with him, and the expectation placed in strength comes to nothing.
8 The righteous man is pulled out of distress, and the wicked goes in instead.
9 The godless ruins his neighbor with his mouth, but the righteous are rescued by knowledge.
10 The city celebrates when the righteous prosper, and when the wicked perish there is a shout of joy.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is raised up, but through the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 One who belittles his neighbor has no sense, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 A gossip going about gives away secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
14 Where there is no guidance a people falls, but in a wealth of counselors there is victory.
15 He who stands surety for a stranger will suffer harm for it, but he who hates handshake pledges is safe.
16 A gracious woman holds on to honor, and ruthless men hold on to riches.
17 A man of kindness benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.
18 The wicked man earns wages that deceive, but one who sows righteousness has a sure reward.
19 Steadfast righteousness leads to life, but one who chases evil goes to his death.
20 Those whose hearts are twisted are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose way is blameless please him.
21 Be sure of this: the wicked will not escape punishment, but the seed of the righteous will go free.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman lacking discretion.
23 The longing of the righteous brings only good; the hope of the wicked, only wrath.
24 One gives freely and yet grows richer; another holds back more than is right and only comes to need.
25 A soul that blesses will be enriched, and one who gives water will be watered himself.
26 People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns the head of the one who sells it.
27 He who earnestly seeks good is looking for favor, but whoever hunts for evil, it will come to him.
28 He who relies on his wealth will fall, but the righteous will sprout like green foliage.
29 He who brings trouble on his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be a slave to the wise in heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and one who captures souls is wise.
31 If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!