Bible verses for children
Be fair when you measure.
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
Proverbs 11:1 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
In a market, scales help decide how much someone receives. False weights let a seller cheat a buyer. The strong word “abomination” means something deeply wrong; God delights instead in fair dealing, including the small details others may not notice.
When sharing materials, use the same measure for everyone. Do not secretly give yourself a larger share while saying the portions are equal.
Talk about it
Where could careful measuring help you treat people fairly?
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Bible context & readings +
This proverb uses everyday trade to show that honesty matters to God. Accurate weights protected people from being cheated. Its lesson reaches beyond shops to any situation where someone controls a measure, score or share that others rely on.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us be fair in the details people trust us with. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.