but accurate weights find favor with him.
but with humility comes wisdom.
but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
but righteousness delivers from death.
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
all the promise of[a] their power comes to nothing.
and it falls on the wicked instead.
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
but victory is won through many advisers.
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
but whoever pursues evil finds death.
but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
but those who are righteous will go free.
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
but evil comes to one who searches for it.
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
and the one who is wise saves lives.
how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:7 Two Hebrew manuscripts; most Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate, Syriac and Targum When the wicked die, their hope perishes; / all they expected from