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Scripture Context
Proverbs 10:27 - Proverbs 11:5
27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of the Lord is strength to the upright; but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
30 The righteous shall never be removed; but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Proverbs 11
1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord; but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.