Proverbs 11:1

Good News Translation

The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights.

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The Lord wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.

The Lord hates people who use dishonest weights and measures.

The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales and weights.

The Lord says, “The people of Israel are as dishonest as the Canaanites; they love to cheat their customers with false scales.

‘We are rich,’ they say. ‘We've made a fortune. And no one can accuse us of getting rich dishonestly.’