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Proverbs 20:10,23 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 20:10 NIV (New International Version)

Differing weights and differing measures— the LORD detests them both.

Proverbs 20:23 NIV (New International Version)

The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

Proverbs 20:10 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good.

Proverbs 20:10 NLT (New Living Translation)

False weights and unequal measures— the LORD detests double standards of every kind.

Proverbs 20:23 NLT (New Living Translation)

The LORD detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.

Proverbs 20:10 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Differing weights and varying measures   — both are detestable to the  LORD.

Proverbs 20:23 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Differing weights  are detestable to the  LORD,  and dishonest scales  are unfair.

Proverbs 20:10 KJV (King James Version)

Divers weights, and divers measures, Both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:23 KJV (King James Version)

Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; And a false balance is not good.

Proverbs 20:10 NKJV (New King James Version)

Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:23 NKJV (New King James Version)

Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good.

Proverbs 20:10 MSG (The Message)

Switching price tags and padding the expense account are two things GOD hates.

Proverbs 20:23 MSG (The Message)

GOD hates cheating in the marketplace; rigged scales are an outrage.

Proverbs 20:10 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:23 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD, And a false scale is not good.

Proverbs 20:10 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Differing weights [one for buying and another for selling] and differing measures, Both of them are detestable and offensive to the LORD. [Deut 25:13; Mic 6:10, 11]

Proverbs 20:23 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the LORD, And fraudulent scales are not good.

Proverbs 20:10 NET (New English Translation)

Diverse weights and diverse measures – the LORD abhors both of them.

Proverbs 20:23 NET (New English Translation)

The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.