A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
Proverbs 20:10 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination 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. |
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
*'You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.
Just balances, just weights, a just efah, and a just hin, shall you have. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.*