Proverbs 20:23

Proverbs 20:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23The Lord detests differing weights,

and dishonest scales do not please him.

23 20:23 Lit A stone and a stoneDiffering weights are an abomination to the Lord,

And a 20:23 Lit balance of deceitfalse scale is not good.

23Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,

And a false scale is not good.

23Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the Lord,

And fraudulent scales are not good.

23Unequal weights are detestable to the Lord,

and dishonest scales are no good.

23The Lord hates weights that weigh things heavier or lighter than they really are.

Scales that are not honest don’t please him.