Proverbs 20:23
Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
In Context
22Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
24The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?
Cross References
Proverbs 20:10Diuers weightes, and diuers measures, both these are euen abomination vnto the Lord.
Hosea 12:7He is Canaan: the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loueth to oppresse.
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 →