^{1 Ref} Balances of deceit `are' an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight `is' His delight.

^{2 Ref} Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly `is' wisdom.

^{3 Ref} The integrity of the upright leadeth them, And the perverseness of the treacherous destroyeth them.

^{4 Ref} Wealth profiteth not in a day of wrath, And righteousness delivereth from death.

^{1 Ref} A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.

^{2 Ref} When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.

^{3 Ref} The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

^{4 Ref} Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.