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.