Proverbs 20:23 - Easy To Read Version

²³ Some people use weights and scales that are not accurate. They use those things so they can cheat people. The Lord hates that. That does not make him happy!

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; And a false balance is not good.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ Diverse and deceitful weights are shamefully vile and abhorrent to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.

Common English Bible

²³ The LORD detests false weights; deceptive scales aren’t right.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ Diverse weights are an abomination with the Lord. A deceitful balance is not good.

Proverbs 20:23 Referencias Cruzadas

Proverbs 20:10

The Lord hates people that cheat other people using weights and measures that are not fair.

Hosea 12:7

“Jacob {\cf2\super [133]} is a real businessman. He even cheats his friend! Even his scales {\cf2\super [134]} lie.

Ezekiel 45:10

“Stop cheating people. Use accurate scales and measures!

Proverbs 11:1

\{Some people use scales that don’t weigh things properly. They use those scales to cheat people.\} The Lord hates those false scales. But accurate scales please the Lord.

Amos 8:5

You businessmen say,\par “When will the New Moon {\cf2\super [101]} be over\par so we can sell grain?\par When will the Sabbath be over\par so we can bring our wheat \{to sell\}?\par We can raise the price\par and make the measure smaller. {\cf2\super [102]} \par We can adjust the scales\par and cheat the people. {\cf2\super [103]} \par

Deuteronomy 25:13

“{Don’t carry trick weights for cheating people.} Don’t use weights that are too heavy or too light.