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23 [a](A)Differing weights are an abomination to Yahweh,
And a (B)deceitful balance is not good.
24 (C)The steps of a man are from Yahweh,
How then can man understand his way?
25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”
And (D)after the vows to make inquiry.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:23 Lit A stone and a stone

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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