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Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.

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Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom.

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Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them.

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Proverbs 11:4

Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death.

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Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

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Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

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Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked person dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong people perishes.

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Proverbs 11:8

The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

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Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued.

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Proverbs 11:10

When things go well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

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Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked, it is torn down.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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Proverbs 11:13

One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

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Proverbs 11:14

Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in an abundance of counselors there is victory.

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Proverbs 11:15

One who is a guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it, But one who hates being a guarantor is secure.

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Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.

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Proverbs 11:17

A merciful person does himself good, But the cruel person does himself harm.

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Proverbs 11:18

A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward.

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Proverbs 11:19

One who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But one who pursues evil attains his own death.

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Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight.

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Proverbs 11:21

Be assured, the evil person will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be rescued.

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