23 (A)Diverse weights are an abomination unto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.

24 (B)The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then understand his own way?

25 It is a destruction for a man to [a]devour that which is sanctified, and after the vows to inquire.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:25 That is, to apply it, or take it to his own use, which was appointed to God’s, and then inquire how they may be exempted from the fault.

23 The Lord detests differing weights,
    and dishonest scales do not please him.(A)

24 A person’s steps are directed(B) by the Lord.(C)
    How then can anyone understand their own way?(D)

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
    and only later to consider one’s vows.(E)

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