10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.
Ezekiel 45:10
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Deuteronomy 25:14–16
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Sirach 42:6–8
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Proverbs 20:9–11
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Micah 6:10–12
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Proverbs 16:10–12
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Proverbs 20:22–24
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. 24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 11:1–2
1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
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