Proverbs 11:1

Modern English Version

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.

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A just weight and balance belong to the Lord; all the weights of the bag are His concern.

Differing weights and differing measures, both are an abomination to the Lord.

Unequal weights are an abomination to the Lord, and scales of deceit are not good.

A merchant, in whose hands are deceitful balances, he loves to oppress.

Ephraim said, “Yet I am rich, I have found wealth for myself. In all my labors, they shall find no offense in me that would be sin.”