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Proverbs 11:1

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The Lord detests dishonest scales,q

but accurate weights find favor with him.r

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Cross references

  1. qSee Lev 19:36; Dt 25:13–16; See Job 6:2; Pr 20:10, 23
  2. rPr 16:11; Eze 45:10

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is his delight.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,

but an accurate weight is his delight.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales,

but he delights in accurate weights.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Balances of deceit are an abomination of Yahweh,

but an accurate weight delights him.

KJV 1900King James Version

A false balance is abomination to the Lord:

But a just weight is his delight.