Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 11:1 Context
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
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Other Translations
A false ballance is abomination to the Lord: but a iust weight is his delight.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.
- Basic English Bible
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
- Darby Bible
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
- Webster's Bible
A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
- World English Bible
Balances of deceit [are] an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight [is] His delight.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a perfect weight is His delight.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.
- Basic English Bible
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
- Darby Bible
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
- Webster's Bible
A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
- World English Bible
Balances of deceit [are] an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight [is] His delight.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a perfect weight is His delight.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:1
11:1 A false balance - The use of all false weights and measures in commerce.