Proverbs 11:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The Lord hates false scales, but he loves accurate weights.

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The Lord wants all scales and balances to be right; he wants all business agreements to be fair.

The Lord hates for people to use the wrong weights to cheat others. It is wrong to use scales that are not accurate.

The Lord hates for people to use the wrong weights and measures to cheat others.

“Jacob is a tricky merchant. He even cheats his friend! Even his scales lie.

Ephraim said, ‘I am rich! I have found true riches! No one will learn about my crimes. No one will learn about my sins.’