Proverbs 11:2

"A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in commerce, teaching that manipulating weights and measures for personal gain offends God. Instead, fairness and accuracy bring God's approval, reflecting a broader principle of truthfulness in all aspects of life.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A rabbinic paraphrase of the second clause is: “Lowly souls become full of wisdom as the low place becomes full of water.”

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