Proverbs 11 in the early church

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.

The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

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

Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!