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Proverbs 11:1

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11Dishonest a1scales are an abomination to the Lord,

But a 2just weight is His delight.

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Footnotes

  1. 1deceptive
  2. 2Lit. perfect stone

Cross references

  1. aLev. 19:35, 36; Deut. 25:13–16; Prov. 20:10, 23; Mic. 6:11

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is his delight.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord detests dishonest scales,

but accurate weights find favor with him.

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.