KJV ORIGINAL
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD hates dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God hates dishonesty in business dealings and loves fairness and integrity.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, merchants used balance scales with stone weights to measure goods for trade. Dishonest traders would use heavier weights when buying and lighter weights when selling to cheat their customers. This practice was common enough that specific laws were made against it.
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