Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Measure » Must be just
"You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small. "You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. "You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just measure, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you. read more.
"For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God.
"For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God.
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'You shall do no wrong in judgment, in measurement of weight, or capacity. 'You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin; I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt.
"Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness And a short measure that is cursed? "Can I justify wicked scales And a bag of deceptive weights? "For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.
A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress. And Ephraim said, "Surely I have become rich, I have found wealth for myself; In all my labors they will find in me No iniquity, which would be sin." But I have been the LORD your God since the land of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, As in the days of the appointed festival.
Presumption » Exhibited in » Self-righteousness
I have found wealth for myself;
In all my labors they will find in me
Riches » Often lead to » Pride
You have increased your riches
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I have found wealth for myself;
In all my labors they will find in me
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
I have found wealth for myself;
In all my labors they will find in me
"And he began reasoning to himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' "Then he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."'
Self-delusion » Exemplified » israelites
I have found wealth for myself;
In all my labors they will find in me