Proverbs 11:1 · World English Bible

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
Proverbs 11:1 in the World English Bible reads: “A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.”. Read it in the full context of Proverbs 11, or compare how other translations render it below.

Proverbs 11:1 in Other Translations

KJV A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
WEB A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
ASV A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
YLT Balances of deceit are an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight is His delight.
WBT A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
DBY A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.

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Questions about Proverbs 11:1

What does Proverbs 11:1 say?

Proverbs 11:1 in the World English Bible reads: “A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.” Read it in the full context of Proverbs 11, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is Proverbs 11:1 found in the Bible?

Proverbs 11:1 is in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 1, in the Old Testament.

What Bible translation is Proverbs 11:1 shown in?

This is the World English Bible (WEB), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Proverbs 11:1 in the table on this page.

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