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

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The Folly of Wickedness

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

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 11:1 deceptive
  2. Proverbs 11:1 Lit. perfect stone

Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(A) with injustice.(B)

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(A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

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23 The Lord detests differing weights,
    and dishonest scales do not please him.(A)

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23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales are not good.

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Saying 5

28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(A)
    set up by your ancestors.

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28 (A)Do not remove the ancient [a]landmark
Which your fathers have set.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 22:28 boundary

Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(A)
    or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

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10 Do not remove the ancient [a]landmark,
Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 23:10 boundary

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(A) or profit from the poor
    amasses it for another,(B) who will be kind to the poor.(C)

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One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

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