Proverbs 11:1

Proverbs 11:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1The Lord detests dishonest scales,

but accurate weights find favor with him.

1A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,

But a just weight is His delight.

1A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,

But a just weight is His delight.

1A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord,

But an accurate scale is His delight. [Lev 19:35, 36; Prov 16:11]

1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord,

but an accurate weight is His delight.

1The Lord hates it when people use scales to cheat others.

But he is delighted when people use honest weights.