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Proverbs 20:23
Proverbs 20:23 is verse 23 of Proverbs chapter 20, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
King James Version
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
World English Bible
Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
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Proverbs 20:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible
21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 20:10Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.
Ezekiel 45:10You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.
Hosea 12:7A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
Amos 8:5asking, “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.