Proverbs 11:1-11 ▼

1 Dishonest scales are disgusting to the LORD, but accurate weights are pleasing to him.

2 Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people.

3 Integrity guides decent people, but hypocrisy leads treacherous people to ruin.

4 Riches are of no help on the day of fury, but righteousness saves from death.

5 The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth, but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.

6 Decent people are saved by their righteousness, but treacherous people are trapped by their own greed.

7 At the death of a wicked person, hope vanishes. Moreover, his confidence in strength vanishes.

8 A righteous person is rescued from trouble, and a wicked person takes his place.

9 With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor, but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.

10 When righteous people prosper, a city is glad. When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.

11 With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.