The .xi. Chapter.
[unspec A] 1 A * 1.1False ballaunce is an abomination vnto the Lorde: but a true wayght pleaseth him.
2 Where pryde is, there is shame also and con∣fusion: but wheras is lowlinesse, there is wisdome.
3 The innocent dealyng of the iust shall leade them: but the wickednesse of the offendours shalbe their owne destruc∣tion.
4 * 1.2Riches helpe not in the day of ven∣geaunce: but ryghteousnesse deliuereth from death.
5 The ryghteousnesse of the innocent ordereth his way: but the vngodly shall fall in his owne wickednesse.
6 The righteousnesse of the iust shall de∣lyuer them: but the wicked shalbe taken [unspec B] in their owne vngodlynesse.
7 * 1.3When an vngodly man dyeth, his hope is gone: the confidence * 1.4 of riches shall perishe.
8 The ryghteous shalbe delyuered out of trouble: and the vngodly shall come in his steade.
9 The dissembler with his mouth hur∣teth his neighbour: but through know∣ledge shall the iust be deliuered.
10 * 1.5When it goeth well with the ryghte∣ous the citie is mercy: and when the vn∣godly perishe there is gladnesse.
11 In the blessyng of the ryghteous the citie is exalted: but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked.
12 A foole slaundereth his neyghbour: but a wise man holdeth his peace.
13 * 1.6A dissemblyng person wyll discouer priuie thynges: but he that is of a fayth∣full heart wyll kepe counsayle.
14 * 1.7Where no counsayle is, there the peo∣ple [unspec C] “ 1.8 decay: but wheras many are that can geue counsayle, there is wealth.
15 * 1.9He that is suretie for a straunger shall smart for it: and he that hateth sureti∣shyp is sure.
16 A gratious woman getteth honour: but the strong men attayne riches.(a) 1.10
17 * 1.11He that is mercifull, doth hym selfe a benefite: but who so hurteth his neygh∣bour, is a tiraunt.
18 The vngodly worketh deceiptfull workes: but he that soweth righteous∣nesse