Proverbs 20:10

Differing weights and differing measures, 2 both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai. 1

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In The King James Version

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

In Context

9Who can say, “I have made my heart pure. 2 I am clean and without habitual sin ·missing the mark·?” + 20:9. Quoted in 1 John 1:8 1

11Even a child makes himself known by his doings, 2 whether his work is pure, and whether it is right. 1

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:35+ 19:35. Lev 19:35 (Lev 19:35-37) (#9.562): Not to commit injustice with scales and weights R. Note: Oral Tradition teaches this warns against unrighteousness in judging of measurements “‘You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.

Deuteronomy 25:13+ 25:13. Deut 25:13-14 (Deut 25:13-16) (#9.577): T. Not to possess dishonest weights and measurements / R. Not to possess inaccurate scales and weights even if they are not for use You shall not have in your bag diverse weights, one heavy and one light.

Proverbs 16:11Mishpat ·Honest· balances and scales are Adonai’s; 2 all the weights in the bag are his work. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:10

9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? This question is not only a challenge to any man in the world to prove himself sinless, whatever he pretends, but a lamentation of the corruption of mankind, even that which remains in the best. Alas! Who can say, "I am sinless?" Observe, 1. Who the persons are that are excluded from these pretensions—all, one as well as another. Here, in this imperfect state, no person whatsoever can pretend to be without sin. Adam could say so in innocency, and… Read the whole commentary →

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