Hosea 12:7
(12-8) As for the trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand. He loveth to oppress.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
In Context
6(12-7) Therefore turn thou to thy God; keep mercy and justice, and wait for thy God continually.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.
1 Samuel 12:3Here I am; witness against me before the LORD, and before His anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? or whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.'
Proverbs 16:11A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.
Isaiah 56:1Thus saith the LORD: Keep ye justice, and do righteousness; for My salvation is near to come, and My favour to be revealed.
Ezekiel 22:29The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have wronged the poor and needy, and have oppressed the stranger unlawfully.
Joel 2:12Yet even now, saith the LORD, turn ye unto Me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with lamentation;
Matthew Henry on Hosea 12:2-7
The Crimes of Israel and Judah; Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 723.) 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4 Yea, he had power over the… Read the whole commentary →