Pro 20:23 | MHM | STEP | Honesty in Business This section repeats the warning against dishonesty in business, especially using false measures. God hates cheating and lying, and even if many people do it, it is still wrong. Cheating may seem common, but it brings no real benefit and is displeasing to God. v. 23 : The verse says, "Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord ; and a false balance is not good" . God strongly dislikes when people use dishonest methods to cheat others in trade. This warning is repeated to show how serious the sin is, just like lying is mentioned several times among the things God hates (Proverbs 6:17, 19 ). Many people may think it is normal because it is common, but it is still evil. In the end, cheating does not bring true profit or blessing. A dishonest deal always turns out badly, even if it seems like a good bargain at first.

‏ Proverbs 20:23

Honesty in Business

This section repeats the warning against dishonesty in business, especially using false measures. God hates cheating and lying, and even if many people do it, it is still wrong. Cheating may seem common, but it brings no real benefit and is displeasing to God.

v. 23: The verse says, "Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good". God strongly dislikes when people use dishonest methods to cheat others in trade. This warning is repeated to show how serious the sin is, just like lying is mentioned several times among the things God hates (Proverbs 6:17, 19 ^a). Many people may think it is normal because it is common, but it is still evil. In the end, cheating does not bring true profit or blessing. A dishonest deal always turns out badly, even if it seems like a good bargain at first.