10 Bible Verses about Balances, For Business
Most Relevant Verses
Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.
I signed the deed of purchase, sealed it, and had some men serve as witnesses to the purchase. I weighed out the silver for him on a scale.
You must have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt.
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
You say, "When will the new moon festival be over, so we can sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, so we can open up the grain bins? We're eager to sell less for a higher price, and to cheat the buyer with rigged scales!
You must not do injustice in the regulation of measures, whether of length, weight, or volume. You must have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.
You must use just balances, a just dry measure (an ephah), and a just liquid measure (a bath).