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Reformed 1771 · An Exposition of the Old and New Testament, Proverbs 20:23

John Gill, on Prov 20:23

John Gill · 1697–1771
Prov 20:23 · Douay-Rheims
“Diverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good.”
On this verse:
“Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord,.... See Gill on Pro 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 Pro 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.”

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