A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.
Honest weights and scales belong to the LORD: all the measuring tools in the merchant's bag are His creation.
God is saying that honest business dealings and fair measurements matter deeply to Him because He created the standards for fairness.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israelite society, commerce and trade relied heavily on scales and weights to measure goods like grain or metals, making accuracy essential for fair exchanges. Dishonesty in these measurements was a widespread issue, often leading to exploitation and social injustice, which the wisdom literature of Proverbs addressed to promote godly living. This verse underscores that God, as the creator and overseer of all things, demands integrity in everyday practices like business dealings.
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