Proverbs 11:1-12

Amplified Bible

11 A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord,
But an accurate scale is His delight.^(A)
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When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
³ 
The integrity and moral courage of the upright will guide them,
But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.
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Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,
But righteousness rescues from death.^(B)
5 
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright will rescue them,
But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.
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When the wicked man dies, his expectation will perish;
And the hope of [godless] strong men perishes.
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[a]The righteous is rescued from trouble,
And the wicked takes his place.
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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
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When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
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By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
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He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.