Proverbs 20:23

23 Yahweh detests differing weights, And dishonest scales are not pleasing.

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 quickly gained at the beginning, Won't be blessed in the end.

22 Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

23 Yahweh detests differing weights, And dishonest scales are not pleasing.

24 A man's steps are from Yahweh; How then can man understand his way?

25 It is a snare to a man make a rash dedication, And later reconsider his vows.