King James Bible
KJVA false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 11:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A FALSE balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. | |
World English BibleWEB | A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Balances of deceit are an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight is His delight. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. |