11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,(A)
    but accurate weights find favor with him.(B)

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

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The Folly of Wickedness

11 (A)Dishonest[a] scales are an abomination to the Lord,
But a [b]just weight is His delight.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:1 deceptive
  2. Proverbs 11:1 Lit. perfect stone

23 The Lord detests differing weights,
    and dishonest scales do not please him.(A)

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23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good.

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23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales are not good.

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11 Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales,(A)
    with a bag of false weights?(B)

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11 Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights?

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11 Shall I count pure those with (A)the wicked scales,
And with the bag of deceitful weights?

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