Proverbs 11:1-2

Contemporary English Version

11 The Lord hates anyone
    who cheats,
but he likes everyone
    who is honest.
²Too much pride
can put you to shame.
    It's wiser to be humble.

Proverbs 11:1-2

New International Version

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

²When pride comes, then comes disgrace,^(C)
but with humility comes wisdom.^(D)

11 ^(A)Dishonest^[a] scales are an abomination to the Lord,
But a ^[b]just weight is His delight.

²When pride comes, then comes ^(B)shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.

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