Proverbs 20:23

New International Reader's Version

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

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 20:10

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.

Ezekiel 45:10

“Use weights and measures that are honest and exact.

Hosea 12:7

You are like a trader who uses dishonest scales. You love to cheat others.

Amos 8:5

You say, “When will the New Moon feast be over? Then we can sell our grain. When will the Sabbath day come to an end? Then people can buy our wheat.” But you measure out less than the right amount. You raise your prices. You cheat others by using dishonest scales.

Deuteronomy 25:13

Don’t have two different scales. Don’t have scales that cause things to seem heavier or lighter than they really are.