35 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.
Leviticus 19:35
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Ezekiel 45:9–11
9 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’ 10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. 11 The ephah and t…
Deuteronomy 25:13–15
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Proverbs 20:9–11
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? 10 Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD. 11 Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
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?
Sirach 33:29–31
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Proverbs 11:1–2
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Leviticus 19:10–12
10 You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God. 11 You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another. 12 You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of y…
Sirach 42:6–8
6 A seal is good where an evil wife is. Where there are many hands, lock things up. (WEB) 7 Whatever you hand over, let it be by number and weight. In giving and receiving, let all be in writing. (WEB) 8 Don’t be ashamed to instruct the unwise and foolish, and one of extreme old… (WEB)
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