11 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but an accurate weight is his delight.^(B)

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,^(A)
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.^(B)

²⁰ Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are his delight.^(A)

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.^(A)

²² Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but faithful people are his delight.^(B)

²⁵ A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.^(A)

¹³ Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.

19 Better a poor person who lives with integrity^(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

⁷ A righteous person acts with integrity;^(A)
his children who come after him will be happy.^(B)