Proverbs 20:23
An abomination to Yahweh, are divers weights, and, deceptive balances, are not good.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
In Context
22Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
24From Yahweh, are a man’s steps, a son of earth, then—how can he discern his way?
Cross References
Proverbs 20:10Divers weights, and divers measures, an abomination to Yahweh, are they, both.
Hosea 12:7A trafficker! in his hand, are balances of deceit, to oppress, he loveth.
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 →