A False Balance — Proverbs 11:16–23
PROV 11:16
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
PROV 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
PROV 11:18
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
PROV 11:19
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
PROV 11:20
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
PROV 11:21
Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
PROV 11:22
As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
PROV 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.