Proverbs 10:31-11:12 (Vespers, 2nd Reading)
31 |
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out. |
32 |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |
1 |
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. |
2 |
When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. |
3 |
The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. |
4 |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
5 |
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. |
6 |
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust. |
7 |
When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of the unjust perishes. |
8 |
The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead. |
9 |
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. |
10 |
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. |
11 |
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. |
12 |
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace. |