KJV ORIGINAL
Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They're literally counting down the minutes until religious holidays are over so they can get back to business. 'When will the new moon festival end so we can sell grain again? When will the Sabbath be over so we can open up shop?' And they're planning to cheat people too — giving less product, charging more money, and rigging their scales to steal from customers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you're more excited about making money than honoring God, you've got your priorities completely backwards.
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