Proverbs 11:1-2
Proverbs 11:1-2 The Message (MSG)
GOD hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard. The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.
Proverbs 11:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Proverbs 11:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD hates dishonest scales, but he is pleased with honest weights. Pride leads only to shame; it is wise to be humble.
Proverbs 11:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the LORD, But an accurate scale is His delight. [Lev 19:35, 36; Prov 16:11] When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Proverbs 11:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights. Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Dishonest business practice is something that YAHWEH truly hates. But it pleases him when we apply the right standards of measurement. When you act with presumption, convinced that you’re right, don’t be surprised if you fall flat on your face! But humility leads to wisdom.