10 [a](A)Differing weights and differing measures,
Both of them are abominable to the Lord.
11 It is by his deeds that a lad [b](B)distinguishes himself
If his conduct is pure and right.
12 The hearing (C)ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made both of them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:10 Lit A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah
  2. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

10 Differing weights and differing measures—
    the Lord detests them both.(A)

11 Even small children are known by their actions,
    so is their conduct really pure(B) and upright?

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
    the Lord has made them both.(C)

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