KJV ORIGINAL
Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How can I call someone good when they're using rigged scales and fake weights to cheat people?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God sees right through dishonest business — there's no hiding behind fake integrity.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Micah wrote his book to the people of Judah and Samaria during the late 8th century BCE. It addressed widespread social injustice, corruption among leaders, and economic exploitation, warning of impending judgment for these moral failures.
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