Proverbs 20:23 “Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are n…”

Proverbs 20:23

Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.

World English Bible

The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.

American Standard Version

Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.

Geneva Bible 1599

Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.

Darby Translation

Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.

Young's Literal Translation

An abomination to Jehovah [are] a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit [are] not good.

Bible in Basic English

Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

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In context

22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

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