Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. New Living Translation The LORD detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights. English Standard Version A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. Berean Standard Bible Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. King James Bible A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. New King James Version Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. New American Standard Bible A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. NASB 1995 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. NASB 1977 A False balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. Legacy Standard Bible A deceptive balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But a just weight is His delight. Amplified Bible A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the LORD, But an accurate scale is His delight. Christian Standard Bible Dishonest scales are detestable to the LORD, but an accurate weight is his delight. Holman Christian Standard Bible Dishonest scales are detestable to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. American Standard Version A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. Contemporary English Version The LORD hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest. English Revised Version A FALSE balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. GOD'S WORD® Translation Dishonest scales are disgusting to the LORD, but accurate weights are pleasing to him. Good News Translation The LORD hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights. International Standard Version The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights. Majority Standard Bible Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. NET Bible The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight. New Heart English Bible A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight. Webster's Bible Translation A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. World English Bible A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBalances of deceit [are] an abomination to YHWH, "" And a perfect weight [is] His delight. Young's Literal Translation Balances of deceit are an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight is His delight. Smith's Literal Translation Balances of deceit, an abomination of Jehovah: and a whole stone his delight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will. Catholic Public Domain Version A deceitful scale is an abomination with the Lord, and a fair weighing is his will. New American Bible False scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an honest weight, his delight. New Revised Standard Version A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is his delight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFALSE scales are an abomination to the LORD; but just weights are his delight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH despises the scales of deceit and he is pleased with correct scales. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is His delight. Brenton Septuagint Translation False balances are an abomination before the Lord: but a just weight is acceptable unto him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.… Cross References Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ... Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Amos 8:4-6 Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!” Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Ezekiel 45:10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 1:13-17 Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. / When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. ... Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” James 5:1-6 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ... 1 Thessalonians 4:6 and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Treasury of Scripture A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. a just weight Proverbs 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. Ezekiel 45:10-12 Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath… Jump to Previous Abhors Abomination Accurate Balance Balances Deceit Delight Dishonest Hated Perfect Scales True. Weight WeightsJump to Next Abhors Abomination Accurate Balance Balances Deceit Delight Dishonest Hated Perfect Scales True. Weight WeightsProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionDishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD This phrase highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in business practices. In ancient times, scales were used in trade to measure goods, and dishonest scales would cheat the buyer. The use of the word "abomination" indicates the severity of God's displeasure with deceit. This aligns with the broader biblical principle that God values truth and justice (Leviticus 19:35-36). The cultural context of the ancient Near East, where trade was a daily activity, underscores the necessity of fair dealings. The concept of abomination is often used in the Bible to describe actions that are fundamentally opposed to God's nature, such as idolatry and injustice (Proverbs 6:16-19). but an accurate weight is His delight Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in this verse, representing God, who is portrayed as having moral standards and expectations for honesty and integrity. 2. Merchants/Traders While not explicitly mentioned, the context implies individuals involved in commerce, who are expected to use honest measures in their transactions. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of the Proverbs, where trade and commerce were integral to daily life, and honesty in these dealings was crucial for societal trust. Teaching Points God's Standard of IntegrityGod values honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, including business. As believers, we are called to reflect His character by being truthful and fair in our dealings. The Abomination of Dishonesty Dishonest practices are not just frowned upon but are an abomination to the LORD. This strong language indicates the severity with which God views deceit. Delight in Righteousness God takes pleasure in those who act justly and uphold truth. Our actions can either bring delight or displeasure to God, depending on our adherence to His standards. Practical Integrity In our modern context, this principle applies to all areas of life, including business, personal relationships, and even digital interactions. We must strive for honesty and transparency. Witness to the World By maintaining integrity, Christians serve as a witness to the world, demonstrating the transformative power of living according to God's principles.XI. (1) A false balance is abomination to the Lord.--A similar proverb is found in Proverbs 20:23, and praise of just weights, Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10. The repetition suggests that this form of cheating had become common in the time of Solomon, when the commerce of Israel began to develop. If so, there would be good reason for these frequent warnings, for it would have been useless to raise the superstructure of a religious life, as is the intention of this book, without first laying the foundation of common honesty between man and man. A just weight.--Literally, stone, stones having been used for weights from early times. (Comp. Leviticus 19:36.) A standard weight, "the king's stone," seems to have been kept by David (2Samuel 14:26). . . . Verse 1. - A false balance; literally, balances of deceit (Proverbs 20:23). The repetition of the injunctions of Deuteronomy 25:13, 14 and Leviticus 19:35, 36 points to fraud consequent on increased commercial dealings, and the necessity of moral and religious considerations to control practices which the civil authority could not adequately supervise. The standard weights and measures were deposited in the sanctuary (Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25; 1 Chronicles 23:29), but cupidity was not to be restrained by law, and the prophets had continually to inveigh against this besetting sin (see Ezekiel 45:10; Amos 8:5; Micah 6:11). Honesty and integrity are at the foundation of social duties, which the author is now teaching. Hence comes the reiteration of these warnings (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10). A just weight; literally, a perfect stone, stones having been used as weights from early times. So we read (2 Samuel 14:26) that Absalom weighed his hair "by the king's stone" (eben).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Dishonestמִ֭רְמָה (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery scales מֹאזְנֵ֣י (mō·zə·nê) Noun - mdc Strong's 3976: A pair of scales are an abomination תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but an accurate שְׁלֵמָ֣ה (šə·lê·māh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace weight וְאֶ֖בֶן (wə·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone is His delight. רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ (rə·ṣō·w·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Links Proverbs 11:1 NIVProverbs 11:1 NLT Proverbs 11:1 ESV Proverbs 11:1 NASB Proverbs 11:1 KJV Proverbs 11:1 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:1 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:1 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:1 French Bible Proverbs 11:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is an abomination (Prov. 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