Proverbs 20:23

23 An abomination to Jehovah [are] a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit [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 gotten wrongly at first, Even its latter end is not blessed.

22 Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.

23 An abomination to Jehovah [are] a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit [are] not good.

24 From Jehovah [are] the steps of a man, And man -- how understandeth he his way?

25 A snare to a man [is] he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.