Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
Proverbs 20:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Differing weights and varying measures – both are detestable to the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.
You are to have honest balances, honest weights, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure; , I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
But the cowards, faithless, detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars #– #their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.’