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Proverbs 20:23
Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.
Proverbs 20:23 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 20:23 in other translations
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
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In context
20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
21 An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
22 Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
23 Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.
24 The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?
25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.
26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
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