Hosea 12:7
Thou therefore shalt return to thy God: keep thou mercy and judgment, and draw nigh to thy God continually.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
In Context
6But the Lord God Almighty shall be his memorial.
8As for Canaan, in his hand is a balance of unrighteousness: he has loved to tyrannize.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18Waiting for the salvation of the Lord. 1
1 Samuel 12:3Behold, here am I, answer against me before the Lord and before his anointed: whose calf have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom of you have I oppressed? or whom have I been violent with? or from whose hand have I taken a bribe, even to a sandal? bear witness against me, and I will make restitution to you.
Proverbs 16:11The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; 1 And his works are righteous measures. 1
Isaiah 56:1Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my mercy to be revealed.
Ezekiel 22:29That sorely oppress the people of the land with injustice, and commit robbery; oppressing the poor and needy, and not dealing justly with the stranger.
Joel 2:12Now therefore, saith the Lord your God, turn to 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 →