Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him. New Living Translation The LORD detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. English Standard Version Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good. Berean Standard Bible Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. King James Bible Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. New King James Version Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good. New American Standard Bible Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good. NASB 1995 Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good. NASB 1977 Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good. Legacy Standard Bible Differing weights are an abomination to Yahweh, And a deceitful balance is not good. Amplified Bible Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the LORD, And fraudulent scales are not good. Christian Standard Bible Differing weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are unfair. Holman Christian Standard Bible Differing weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are unfair. American Standard Version Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good. Contemporary English Version The LORD hates dishonest scales and dishonest weights. So don't cheat! English Revised Version Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. GOD'S WORD® Translation A double standard of weights is disgusting to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Good News Translation The LORD hates people who use dishonest scales and weights. International Standard Version The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not good. Majority Standard Bible Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. NET Bible The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked. New Heart English Bible The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are no good. Webster's Bible Translation Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. World English Bible Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA stone and a stone [are] an abomination to YHWH, "" And balances of deceit [are] not good. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to Jehovah are a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit are not good. Smith's Literal Translation An abomination of Jehovah stone and stone; and the balance of deceit is not good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDiverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good. Catholic Public Domain Version Diverse weights are an abomination with the Lord. A deceitful balance is not good. New American Bible Varying weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good. New Revised Standard Version Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDiverse weights are an abomination in the presence of the LORD; and false scales are not good. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Discrepant weights are defiled before LORD JEHOVAH and deceitful scales are not good. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; And a false balance is not good. Brenton Septuagint Translation A double weight is an abomination to the Lord; and a deceitful balance is not good in his sight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wine is a Mocker…22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. 24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?… Cross References Deuteronomy 25:13-16 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ... Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Ezekiel 45:10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 1:22-23 Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water. / Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. James 5:1-6 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ... James 2:8-9 If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. / But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. Treasury of Scripture Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. weights Proverbs 20:10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Ezekiel 45:10 Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. a false balance Hosea 12:7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. Amos 8:5 Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit? Jump to Previous Abomination Balance Balances Deceit Detests Differing Disgusting Dishonest Divers Diverse Good Please Pleasing Scale Scales Stone Unequal WeightsJump to Next Abomination Balance Balances Deceit Detests Differing Disgusting Dishonest Divers Diverse Good Please Pleasing Scale Scales Stone Unequal WeightsProverbs 20 1. Proper LivingUnequal weights The phrase "unequal weights" refers to the practice of using different standards of measurement to deceive or defraud. In ancient times, weights were used in trade to measure goods, and having unequal weights meant that one could cheat others by using a heavier or lighter weight than what was agreed upon. The Hebrew word for "unequal" here is "אֶבֶן" (even), which means stone or weight. This practice is condemned throughout the Bible as it represents dishonesty and injustice. The use of unequal weights is a metaphor for any form of deceit or unfairness in dealings with others, highlighting the importance of integrity and fairness in all aspects of life. are detestable to the LORD and dishonest scales are no good Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Unequal weightsאֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone are detestable תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and dishonest מִרְמָ֣ה (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery scales וּמֹאזְנֵ֖י (ū·mō·zə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc Strong's 3976: A pair of scales are no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no good. טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Proverbs 20:23 NIVProverbs 20:23 NLT Proverbs 20:23 ESV Proverbs 20:23 NASB Proverbs 20:23 KJV Proverbs 20:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 20:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 20:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 20:23 French Bible Proverbs 20:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 20:23 Yahweh detests differing weights and dishonest scales (Prov. 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