Proverbs 11:1 “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weigh…”

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

World English Bible

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.

American Standard Version

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

Geneva Bible 1599

False balances are an abomination vnto the Lord: but a perfite weight pleaseth him.

Darby Translation

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.

Young's Literal Translation

Balances of deceit [are] an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight [is] His delight.

Bible in Basic English

Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.

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Cross references

“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”

Deuteronomy 25:13–16 Proverbs 16:11 Proverbs 20:23 Proverbs 20:10 Hosea 12:7 Leviticus 19:35

Deuteronomy 25:13–16 · BSB

You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.

Proverbs 16:11 · BSB

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 20:23 · BSB

Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

Proverbs 20:10 · BSB

Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.

Hosea 12:7 · BSB

A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.

Leviticus 19:35 · BSB

You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.

“a just weight”

Ezekiel 45:10–12

Ezekiel 45:10–12 · BSB

You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

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