Proverbs 20:10

Proverbs 20:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10Differing weights and differing measures—

the Lord detests them both.

10 20:10 Lit A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephahDiffering weights and differing measures,

Both of them are abominable to the Lord.

10Differing weights and differing measures,

Both of them are abominable to the Lord.

10Differing weights [one for buying and another for selling] and differing measures,

Both of them are detestable and offensive to the Lord. [Deut 25:13; Mic 6:10, 11]

10Differing weights and unequal measures20:10 Hebrew A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah—

both are detestable to the Lord.

10The Lord hates two things.

He hates weights that weigh things heavier or lighter than they really are.

He also hates measures that measure things larger or smaller than they really are.