Proverbs 11:1

Easy To Read Version

\{Some people use scales that don’t weigh things properly. They use those scales to cheat people.\} The Lord hates those false scales. But accurate scales please the Lord.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:11

The Lord wants all scales and balances to be honest. He wants all business agreements to be fair.

Proverbs 20:10

The Lord hates people that cheat other people using weights and measures that are not fair.

Proverbs 20:23

Some people use weights and scales that are not accurate. They use those things so they can cheat people. The Lord hates that. That does not make him happy!

Hosea 12:7

“Jacob {\cf2\super [133]} is a real businessman. He even cheats his friend! Even his scales {\cf2\super [134]} lie.

Hosea 12:8

Ephraim {\cf2\super [135]} said, ‘I am rich! I have found true riches! No person will learn about my crimes. No person will learn about my sins.’