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Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.
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When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.
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The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
4
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
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The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
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When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of the unjust perishes.
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The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead.
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The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.