Hosea 12:7

A merchant uses false scales: They love to defraud.

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In The King James Version

He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

In Context

6So now, by the help of your God, return. Keep true love and justice. Trust in your God without ceasing.

8Ephraim says, “Yes, I have become rich, I have secured wealth for myself. But despite my gains no one will find a crime I can be convicted of!”

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18I have waited for your deliverance Lord!

Joel 2:12But now this is the message of the Lord: Turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting and weeping and mourning,

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 →

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