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Integrity of Scales and Soul

11 Dishonest scales are an abomination to Adonai,
but an accurate weight is His delight.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom.
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.
Riches make no profit in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
The righteousness of the blameless man makes his way straight,
but the wicked man is brought down by his wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their desire.

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11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,(A)
    but accurate weights find favor with him.(B)

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,(C)
    but with humility comes wisdom.(D)

The integrity of the upright guides them,
    but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.(E)

Wealth(F) is worthless in the day of wrath,(G)
    but righteousness delivers from death.(H)

The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,(I)
    but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.(J)

The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
    but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.(K)

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