1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1–2
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Proverbs 20:22–24
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. 24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 29:22–24
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Proverbs 18:11–13
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. 12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
Proverbs 15:32–33
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:17–19
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:10–12
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice. 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. 12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Sirach 10:6–8
6 Don’t be angry with your neighbor for every wrong. Do nothing by works of violence. (WEB) 7 Pride is hateful before the Lord and men. Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgment of both. (WEB) 8 Sovereignty is transferred from nation to nation because of injustice, violence, and gr… (WEB)
Proverbs 20:9–11
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? 10 Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD. 11 Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
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