The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he maintains the boundaries of the widow.

The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

The Lord works everything for its own ends – even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.