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Proverbs 20:23
Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.
Proverbs 20:23 · Geneva 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 He that curseth his father or his mother, his light shalbe put out in obscure darkenes.
21 An heritage is hastely gotten at the beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22 Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
23 Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.
24 The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?
25 It is a destruction for a man to deuoure that which is sanctified, and after the vowes to inquire.
26 A wise King scattereth the wicked, and causeth the wheele to turne ouer them.
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