Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

General references

Bible References

A false balance is

Proverbs 16:11
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.
Proverbs 20:10
False weights and measures the LORD surely detests both of them.
Leviticus 19:35
"You are not to act unjustly in deciding a case or when measuring weight and quantity.
Deuteronomy 25:13
"Don't have different weights in your bag one heavy and one light.
Hosea 12:7
"Now as for the merchant, deceitful balances remain in his hand, and he loves to defraud.
Amos 8:5
and who are saying, "When will the New Moon fade so we may sell grain, and the Sabbath conclude so we may market winnowed wheat? shortchanging the measure, raising the price, falsifying the scales by treachery,
Micah 6:10
Are there still wicked treasures in the house of the wicked, along with deceitful and abominable measuring standards?

A just weight

Proverbs 16:11
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.
Ezekiel 45:10
"You're to use an honest scale, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure!

General references

Exodus 20:15
"You are not to steal.
Ezekiel 45:10
"You're to use an honest scale, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure!

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