Proverbs 20:23
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
In context
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.
Proverbs 20:23 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
- KJV King James Version
- Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
- WEB World English Bible
- The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An abomination to Jehovah [are] a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit [are] not good.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.