Proverbs 20:10
The Scripture
(10) Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Israel is warned against the folly of the wicked, who boast of their strength but lack true wisdom, and the passage contrasts the fleeting nature of power with the lasting value of prudence. The passage also reflects on the consequences of pride and the importance of humility, urging listeners to seek knowledge rather than rely on empty boasts.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 25:13Proverbs 20:23Proverbs 11:1Proverbs 16:11Leviticus 19:35Deuteronomy 25:14Deuteronomy 25:15Amos 8:4Amos 8:5Amos 8:6Amos 8:7Micah 6:10
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