Proverbs 11:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,
but an accurate weight is his delight.(A)
Proverbs 11:1
Common English Bible
11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,
but delights in an accurate weight.
Proverbs 16:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than large income with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
Common English Bible
8 Better a little with righteousness
than great profits without justice.
Proverbs 20:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,
and false scales are not good.
Proverbs 20:23
Common English Bible
23 The Lord detests false weights;
deceptive scales aren’t right.
Proverbs 22:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 Do not remove the ancient landmark
that your ancestors set up.(A)
Proverbs 22:28
Common English Bible
28 Don’t remove an ancient boundary marker
that your ancestors established.
Proverbs 23:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 Do not remove an ancient landmark
or encroach on the fields of orphans,(A)
Proverbs 23:10
Common English Bible
10 Don’t remove an ancient boundary marker;
don’t invade the fields of orphans,
Proverbs 28:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 28:8
Common English Bible
8 Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
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