Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Differing weights and differing measures— the LORD detests them both. New Living Translation False weights and unequal measures— the LORD detests double standards of every kind. English Standard Version Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. King James Bible Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. New King James Version Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD. New American Standard Bible Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD. NASB 1995 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD. NASB 1977 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are an abomination to Yahweh. Amplified Bible Differing weights [one for buying and another for selling] and differing measures, Both of them are detestable and offensive to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Differing weights and varying measures — both are detestable to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Differing weights and varying measures— both are detestable to the LORD. American Standard Version Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Two things the LORD hates are dishonest scales and dishonest measures. English Revised Version Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation A double standard of weights and measures- both are disgusting to the LORD. Good News Translation The LORD hates people who use dishonest weights and measures. International Standard Version FALSE weights and measures— the LORD surely detests both of them. Majority Standard Bible Differing weights and unequal measures?both are detestable to the LORD. NET Bible Diverse weights and diverse measures--the LORD abhors both of them. New Heart English Bible Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. World English Bible Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah, "" Even both of them [are] an abomination to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah, Even both of them are an abomination to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation A stone and stone, an ephah and ephah, an abomination of Jehovah, also they two. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDiverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God. Catholic Public Domain Version Diverse weights, diverse measures: both are abominable with God. New American Bible Varying weights, varying measures, are both an abomination to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Diverse weights and diverse measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDiverse weights and diverse measures, both alike, are an abomination in the presence of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Discrepant weights and discrepant measures, both are despised before LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Divers weights, and divers measures, Both of them alike are abomination to the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation A large and small weight, and divers measures, are even both of them unclean before the Lord; and so is he that makes them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wine is a Mocker…9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? 10Differing weights and unequal measures— both are detestable to the LORD. 11Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.… Cross References Deuteronomy 25:13-16 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ... Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Ezekiel 45:10-12 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. / The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer, and the ephah a tenth of a homer; the homer will be the standard measure for both. / The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 1:22 Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Treasury of Scripture Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Deuteronomy 25:13 Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. both Proverbs 20:23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. abomination Deuteronomy 7:25,26 The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the LORD thy God… Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Jump to Previous Abominable Abomination Alike Detests Differing Disgusting Divers Diverse Ephah Measures Stone Unequal WeightsJump to Next Abominable Abomination Alike Detests Differing Disgusting Divers Diverse Ephah Measures Stone Unequal WeightsProverbs 20 1. Proper LivingDiffering weights and unequal measures— In ancient commerce, weights and measures were essential for fair trade. Merchants used scales and weights to determine the value of goods. Differing weights refer to the practice of using heavier or lighter weights to deceive customers, ensuring the merchant benefits unfairly. This practice is condemned throughout the Bible as it represents dishonesty and exploitation. In Leviticus 19:35-36, God commands the Israelites to use honest scales and weights, emphasizing integrity in business dealings. The use of differing weights is a metaphor for broader injustices and deceit in society. both are detestable to the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where trade and commerce were integral to daily life, and fair dealings were essential for community trust. 3. Merchants and Traders In the context of this proverb, merchants and traders are implied as those who might use differing weights and measures to deceive and gain unfair advantage. Teaching Points Integrity in BusinessAs Christians, we are called to conduct all our business dealings with honesty and integrity. This means being transparent and fair in our transactions, reflecting God's character in our work. God's Detestation of Dishonesty The use of differing weights and measures is not just a minor offense; it is detestable to God. This underscores the seriousness with which God views integrity and justice. Reflecting God's Justice Our actions in business and personal dealings should reflect God's justice. We are His representatives on earth, and our integrity can be a powerful testimony to others. The Heart of the Matter While the proverb speaks to physical weights and measures, it also addresses the heart's condition. Are we honest in all areas of life, or do we allow small compromises? Community Trust Fair dealings build trust within a community. As Christians, we should strive to be trustworthy, contributing to a society where justice and fairness prevail.(10) Divers weights and divers measures . . .--See above on Proverbs 11:1.Verse 10. - Divers weights, and divers measures; literally, stone and stone, ephah and ephah. The stones were used for weighing: dishonest traders kept them of different weights, and also measures of different capacities, substituting one for the other in order to defraud unwary customers. The Septuagint makes this plain by rendering, "A weight great and small, and measures double" (see on Proverbs 11:1 and Proverbs 16:11; and comp. ver. 23). The ephah was a dry measure, being one-tenth of the homer, and occupying the same position in solids as the bath did in liquids. It equalled about three pecks of our measure. Both of them are alike abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 17:15; comp. Leviticus 19:36; Deuteronomy 25:13, etc.); Septuagint, "Are impure before the Lord, even both of them, and he who doeth them." Pseudo-Bernard ('De Pass. Dom.,' 17.), applying the passage mystically, teaches that a man may be said to keep a double measure, who, being conscious of his own evil character, endeavours to appear righteous to others; who, as he puts it, "Suo judicio terrae proximus est, et aliis cupit elevatus videri." Others, connecting this verse in thought with the preceding, see in it a warning against judging a neighbour by a standard which we do not apply to ourselves. The Septuagint Version arranges the matter from ver. 10 onwards differently from the Hebrew, omitting vers. 14-19, and placing vers. 10-13 after ver. 22. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Differingאֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone weights וָ֭אֶבֶן (wā·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone and unequal measures— אֵיפָ֣ה (’ê·p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) both שְׁנֵיהֶֽם׃ (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) are detestable תּוֹעֲבַ֥ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD. יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Proverbs 20:10 NIVProverbs 20:10 NLT Proverbs 20:10 ESV Proverbs 20:10 NASB Proverbs 20:10 KJV Proverbs 20:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 20:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 20:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 20:10 French Bible Proverbs 20:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and differing measures both (Prov. 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