Proverbs 11:1 meaning and explanation
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
Proverbs 11:1, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse opens a collection of sayings in Proverbs 11, spoken by a wise teacher to shape how God's people live in daily commerce. In the ancient world, merchants weighed goods with balances and stone weights, and a rigged scale was an easy way to cheat a buyer while appearing honest.
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