Add parallel Print Page Options

11 The Lord hates dishonest scales,
    but he is pleased with honest weights.

Pride leads only to shame;
    it is wise to be humble.

Good people will be guided by honesty;
    dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.

Read full chapter

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

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,(C)
    but with humility comes wisdom.(D)

The integrity of the upright guides them,
    but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.(E)

Read full chapter

11 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Read full chapter