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General Information:
Chapter 11 continues the section of the book which is attributed to Solomon and is filled mainly with individual proverbs. There are individual proverbs that run along common themes, often using contrasting elements: wise/foolish, money, lazy/diligent, truth telling, wicked/righteous, sluggard, pride/humility, integrity/crookedness.
False scales are an abomination to Yahweh
"Yahweh hates it when people deceive their neighbors". "Scales" represent measuring accurately in negotiating. See how you translated "abomination" in Proverbs 3:32.
but he delights in a precise weight
"but he is happy when people are honest"