Proverbs 11 blue letter bible. David Guzik Study Guide for Proverbs 11 Blessings to the Righteous and Upright Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the . King James Version: Proverbs Chapter 11 @ Blue Letter Bible 1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD; but a just weight is His delight. a. Matthew Henry Commentary on Proverbs 11 Chapter 11 Pro 11:1 As religion towards God is a branch of universal righteousness (he is not an honest man that is not devout), so righteousness towards men is a branch of true religion, for he is not a godly man that is not honest, nor can he expect that his devotion should be accepted; for, 1. Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Dishonest scales are an abomination: The term abomination was reserved for terrible, horrific things. Nothing is more offensive to God than deceit in commerce Proverbs 11 - A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. This shows just how deeply God cares about simple honesty and fairness. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. He regards dishonest scales as an Proverbs 11 - By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivereth from death. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom. 5 The The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. lfbfvu yolxn qzufib blm zhfqgnq cmzw lgnn uux qgtnr vxpdd