Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:1
<< Proverbs 10:32 Proverbs 11:2 >> American Standard Version
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.Amplified® Bible
A FALSE balance {and} unrighteous dealings are extremely offensive {and} shamefully sinful to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.Contemporary English Version
The LORD hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest.Darby English Version
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.Good News Bible
The LORD hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights.King James Version
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.New American Standard Bible
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.New International Version
The LORD abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are his delight.New King James Version
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,
But a just weight is His delight.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Lord considers a false balance an abomination, But considers a just weight His delight.Revised Standard Version
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.Young's Literal Translation
Balances of deceit `are' an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight `is' His delight.
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