Proverbs 20:23

23 An abomination of Yahweh [is] {a stone and a weight}, and scales of falsehood are not good.

Proverbs 20:23 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 20:23

Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the Lord
(See Gill on Proverbs 20:10); which is here repeated for the further confirmation of it, and that it might be taken notice of and avoided; and perhaps this sin of using false weights and measures was common with the Jews; and a false balance [is] not good;
in the sight of God; but an abomination, as in ( Proverbs 11:1 ) ; nor is it good for men in the issue; for though they may gain by it at present, it will prove a loss to them in the end, since it will bring a curse on all they get.

Proverbs 20:23 In-Context

21 An inheritance acquired [hastily] {at the beginning} will not be blessed at its end.
22 Do not say "I will repay evil"; wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.
23 An abomination of Yahweh [is] {a stone and a weight}, and scales of falsehood are not good.
24 [Away] from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man, and how will humankind understand his ways?
25 [It is] a snare to humankind to say rashly "[It is] holy," and after vows, to scrutinize.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Literally "a stone and a stone"
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