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Proverbs 20:23
The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
Proverbs 20:23 · New Heart English 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 Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
23 The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
24 A man's steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
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