Proverbs 20:23
The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
In Context
22Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
24The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
Cross References
Proverbs 20:10The Lord hates both dishonest weights and dishonest measures.
Hosea 12:7A merchant who holds in his hands dishonest scales loves to swindle.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:23
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord , and he shall save thee. Those that live in this world must expect to have injuries done them, affronts given them, and trouble wrongfully created them, for we dwell among briers. Now here we are told what to do when we have wrong done us. 1. We must not avenge ourselves, no, nor so much as think of revenge, or design it: " Say not thou, no, not in thy heart, I will recompense evil for evil. Do not please thyself with the thought that some time or… Read the whole commentary →