King James Bible
KJVDivers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:23 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Diverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. | |
World English BibleWEB | Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An abomination to Jehovah are a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit are not good. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Divers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good. |
American Standard Version
ASVDiverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBDiverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTDivers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.
English Revised Version
ERVDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
World English Bible
WEBYahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah are a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit are not good.
American King James Version
AKJVDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
King James Bible
KJVDivers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
American Standard Version
ASVDiverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBDiverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTDivers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.
English Revised Version
ERVDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
World English Bible
WEBYahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah are a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit are not good.
American King James Version
AKJVDivers weights are an abomination to the LORD; and a false balance is not good.