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11:1  Dishonest scales are disgusting to the Lord but an accurate weight wins his approval.
11:2  When arrogance comes, shame follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
11:3  The integrity of the upright guides them, but the dishonesty of the treacherous destroys them.
11:4  Riches are of no help on the day of fury, but righteousness saves from death.
11:5  The righteousness of honest people makes their way smooth, but because of his wickedness a wicked person falls.
11:6  The righteousness of upright people rescues them, but treacherous people are trapped by their own desire.
11:7  At the death of a wicked man, his hope will perish, and his confidence in his strength perishes.
11:8  A righteous person is rescued from trouble, and a wicked person takes his place.
11:9  With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.
11:10  When the righteous prosper, a city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is a shout of joy.
11:11  Through the blessing of upright citizens, a city is raised up, but by the mouth of the wicked, it is torn down.
11:12  A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor, but an understanding person keeps silent.
11:13  A gossip goes around betraying secrets, but a trustworthy spirit keeps a matter confidential.
11:14  Without guidance people fall, but in many advisors there is safety.
11:15  Guaranteeing a loan for a stranger leads to trouble, but one who hates to shake hands remains secure.
11:16  A gracious woman takes hold of honor, but ruthless men take hold of riches.
11:17  A merciful man benefits his own soul, but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.
11:18  A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
11:19  Just as righteousness leads to life, pursuing evil leads to death.
11:20  Perverted hearts are disgusting to the Lord, but his favor rests on those whose way has integrity.
11:21  Be sure of this: An evil person will not go unpunished, but the children of the righteous will escape.
11:22  The beauty of a woman who lacks moral judgment is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
11:23  The desire of the righteous leads only to good. The hope of the wicked leads to fury.
11:24  One person scatters his wealth, but it still increases. Another hoards it unjustly, but this leads only to poverty.
11:25  A person who spreads blessings will be enriched. One who gives a refreshing drink will be refreshed.
11:26  People curse the person who hoards grain, but a blessing rests on the head of one who sells it.
11:27  Whoever searches for good seeks favor, but whoever pursues evil will find it.
11:28  Whoever trusts his wealth will fall, but righteous people will flourish like green plants.
11:29  Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind, and a stubborn fool will be a slave to a person with a wise heart.
11:30  The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and one who harvests souls is wise.
11:31  If a righteous person is paid back on earth, how much more a wicked person or a sinner!