A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah;

But a just weight is his delight.

2When pride cometh, then cometh shame;

But with the lowly is wisdom.

3The integrity of the upright shall guide them;

But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

4Riches profit not in the day of wrath;

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way;

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them;

But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish;

And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

8The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;

But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth;

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted;

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth;

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.