Proverbs 16:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD doesn't like it when we cheat in business.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:1

The LORD hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest.

Proverbs 20:10

Two things the LORD hates are dishonest scales and dishonest measures.

Proverbs 20:23

The LORD hates dishonest scales and dishonest weights. So don't cheat!

Ezekiel 45:10

So from now on, you must use honest weights and measures.

Hosea 12:7

Israel, you enjoy cheating and taking advantage of others.

Amos 8:5

You say to yourselves, “How much longer before the end of the New Moon Festival? When will the Sabbath be over? Our wheat is ready, and we want to sell it now. We can't wait to cheat and charge high prices for the grain we sell. We will use dishonest scales

Micah 6:11

But I, the LORD, will punish you for cheating with weights and with measures.