Proverbs 20:22-23
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.
23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,
and false scales are not good.
Proverbs 20:22-23
Contemporary English Version
22 Don't try to get even.
Trust the Lord,
and he will help you.
23 The Lord hates dishonest scales
and dishonest weights.
So don't cheat!
Proverbs 20:22-23
Authorized (King James) Version
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil;
but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord;
and a false balance is not good.
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