Proverbs 11:1

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:1

BSB
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
AKJV
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
CPDV
A deceitful scale is an abomination with the Lord, and a fair weighing is his will.
ERV
A FALSE balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
NHEB
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
SMT
Balances of deceit, an abomination of Jehovah: and a whole stone his delight.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:1
Summary
False measurements offend God; honesty delights Him
Event
God's judgment on honest and dishonest commerce
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom