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35 Do not act dishonestly in using measures of length or weight or capacity.

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35 “‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity.(A)

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Chapter 11

False scales are an abomination to the Lord,
    but an honest weight, his delight.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 11:1 The word pair “abomination” and “delight” (= acceptable) to God is common in Proverbs. Originally the language of ritual, the words came to be applied to whatever pleases or displeases God (cf. also 11:20). False weights were a constant problem even though weights were standardized. Cf. 20:23; Hos 12:8; Am 8:5.

11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,(A)
    but accurate weights find favor with him.(B)

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11 Balance and scales belong to the Lord;
    every weight in the sack is his concern.(A)

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11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
    all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)

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10 Varying weights, varying measures,
    are both an abomination to the Lord.(A)

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10 Differing weights and differing measures—
    the Lord detests them both.(A)

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