Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 11:1
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A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.
About Proverbs 11:1
Proverbs 11:1 from Proverbs speaks directly to Accountants in the Bible, Business in the Bible, and Dishonesty in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Luke 16:10
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
- Luke 16:11
“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?”
- 1 Corinthians 4:2
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
- Proverbs 27:23
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”
- Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
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How to Apply Proverbs 11:1
Study Proverbs 11:1 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Accountants in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.