Proverbs 11:1-3

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is 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.
 
Chapter 11 starts with God telling us to be honest in everything we do not just in weighing stuff but in everything. As the scripture says anything false is an abomination to God. Verse two continues on and talks about pride which is an attribute that is like being dishonest about something because people that are prideful like to think they are right about everything. The scripture says the lowly, but it is the ones that are humble in the sight of God, that are the wise ones.The scripture goes on to tell us that the wisdom that guides them helps them to stay innocent and gives them integrity. Again those that are dishonest or transgressors shal not share in the blessings of God but will be destroyed. We see a contrast in these verses of good and bad, and not just these but others also, that let us know we face choices each day to keep us close to God or turn from Him and the wisdom that we accept from God helps us make the right decisions.

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