111 The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:1

King James Version

111 A false A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

English Standard Version

111 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.

The Message

111 God hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard.

New King James Version

111 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.

New Living Translation

111 The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:1

Commentary on Proverbs 11:1

(Read Proverbs 11:1)

However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord.

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:11

King James Version

11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights the weights: Heb. the stones of the bag are his work.

English Standard Version

11 A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

The Message

11 God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.

New King James Version

11 Honest weights and scales are the Lord's; All the weights in the bag are His work.

New Living Translation

11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:11

Commentary on Proverbs 16:11

(Read Proverbs 16:11)

To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment.