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Proverbs 20:23
An abomination to Yahweh, are divers weights, and, deceptive balances, are not good.
Proverbs 20:23 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 revileth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in deep darkness.
21 An inheritance hastily gotten at the beginning, the latter end thereof, shall not bring blessing.
22 Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
23 An abomination to Yahweh, are divers weights, and, deceptive balances, are not good.
24 From Yahweh, are a man’s steps, a son of earth, then—how can he discern his way?
25 It is a snare to a man, that he should rashly cry Holy! and, after making vows, to reflect!
26 A wise king, winnoweth out the lawless, when he hath turned over them the wheel.
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