Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.

A false balance

Bible References

Weights

Proverbs 20:10
Differing weights and varying measures
both are detestable to the Lord.
Ezekiel 45:10
“You must have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure.

A false balance

Hosea 12:7
A merchant loves to extort
with dishonest scales in his hands.
Amos 8:5
asking, “When will the New Moon be over
so we may sell grain,
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat?
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price
and cheat with dishonest scales.

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