KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Proverbs 11:1 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “A false” | מִ֭רְמָה | Fraud | false |
| “balance” | מֹאזְנֵ֣י | (only in the dual) a pair of scales | balance |
| “is” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “abomination” | תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת | Properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol | abomination |
| “to the Lord:” | יְהוָ֑ה | (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God | Lord |
| “but a just” | שְׁלֵמָ֣ה | Complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly | just |
| “weight” | וְאֶ֖בֶן | A stone | weight |
| “is” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “his delight.” | רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ | Delight (especially as shown) | delight |
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1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
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