A false scale is an abomination to יהוה, But a perfect weight is His delight.
Proverbs 20:10 - The Scriptures 2009 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are an abomination to יהוה. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Divers weights, and divers measures, Both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Diverse weights [one for buying and another for selling] and diverse measures–both of them are exceedingly offensive and abhorrent to the Lord. [Deut. 25:13; Mic. 6:10, 11.] American Standard Version (1901) Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah. Common English Bible False weights and measures— the LORD detests them both. Catholic Public Domain Version Diverse weights, diverse measures: both are abominable with God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Diverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God. |
A false scale is an abomination to יהוה, But a perfect weight is His delight.
A right scale and balances are of יהוה; All the weights in the bag are His work.
Differing weights are an abomination to יהוה, And a false scale is not good.
‘Do no unrighteousness in right-ruling, in measurement of length, in weight, or in measuring liquids.
‘Have right scales, right weights, a right ĕphah, and a right hin. I am יהוה your Elohim, who brought you out of the land of Mitsrayim.
“But as for the cowardly, and untrustworthy, and abominable, and murderers, and those who whore, and drug sorcerers, and idolaters, and all the false, their part is in the lake which burns with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.”