Holy Scripture

Proverbs 11:1

A church father on this verse
“Therefore let every man weigh his words, not with deceit and guile, for a false balance is abomination to the Lord. I do not mean that balance which weighs the wares of others, (though even in lesser matters deceit often costs dear,) but that balance of words is hateful to the Lord, which wears the mask of the weight…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — Letters 1-10

Source: Septuagint

Original

1False balances are an abomination before the Lord: But a just weight is acceptable unto him.

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In context

— Proverbs 11:1 —

2Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: But the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.

3When a just man dies he leaves regret: But the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.

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