Hosea 12:7
As for Chanaan, in his hand is a balance of unrighteousness: he has loved to tyrannize.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 49:18waiting for the salvation of the Lord.
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 from whose hand have I taken a + 12:3 Gr. propitiation. 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; and his works are righteous measures.
Isaiah 56:1Thus says the Lord, Keep you⌃ 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, says 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 →