Proverbs 20:23
King James Version (KJV)
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
In context
21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
24 Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
Proverbs 20:23 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
- 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.