Proverbs 20:10

New International Reader's Version

The 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.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord. He made all the weights in the bag.

Proverbs 20:23

The Lord hates weights that weigh things heavier or lighter than they really are. Scales that are not honest don’t please him.

Leviticus 19:35

“ ‘Be honest when you measure lengths, weights or amounts.

Leviticus 19:36

Use honest scales and honest weights. Use honest dry measures. And use honest liquid measures. I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt.

Revelation 21:8

But others will be thrown into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. Those who are afraid and those who do not believe will be there. Murderers and those who make themselves impure will join them. Those who commit sexual sins and those who practice witchcraft will go there. Those who worship statues of gods and all who tell lies will be there too. The lake of fire is the second death.”