10 Differing weights and differing measures- the Lord detests them both.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:10

King James Version

10 Divers weights, Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord.

English Standard Version

10 UnequalOr Two kinds of; also verse 23 weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord.

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

10 False weights and unequal measures - the Lord detests double standards of every kind.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:10

Commentary on Proverbs 20:10

(Read Proverbs 20:10)

See the various deceits men use, of which the love of money is the root. The Lord will not bless what is thus gotten.