Proverbs 11:1
The Lord hates dishonest scales, but accurate weights please him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
In Context
2With pride comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 25:13Don't have two different measuring weights in your bag, one that's heavy and one that's light.
Proverbs 16:11Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag.
Proverbs 20:23The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
Hosea 12:7A merchant who holds in his hands dishonest scales loves to swindle.
Amos 8:5You who ask, “When will the holy day be over so we can get back to selling grain? When will the Sabbath be over so we can open our storehouses, and cheat people with short measures and unfair scales?”