Proverbs 20:23

NETBible

The Lord abhors 1  differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked. 2 

NIV ©

The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

NASB ©

Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good.

NLT ©

The LORD despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.

MSG ©

GOD hates cheating in the marketplace; rigged scales are an outrage.

BBE ©

Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

NRSV ©

Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good.

NKJV ©

Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good.

KJV
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{a false...: Heb. balance of deceit}
NASB ©
Differing
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CONJ
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N-NSN
doliov
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A-NSM
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ADV
kalon
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A-NSN
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ADV
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NET [draft] ITL
The Lord
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, and dishonest
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scales
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are wicked
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HEBREW
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Nbaw
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NETBible

The Lord abhors 1  differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked. 2 

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “an abomination of the Lord.” This expression features a subjective genitive: “the Lord abhors.”

2 tn Heb “not good.” This is a figure known as tapeinosis – a deliberate understatement to emphasize a worst-case scenario: “it is wicked!” (e.g., 11:1; 20:10).