Don’t have two different scales. Don’t have scales that cause things to seem heavier or lighter than they really are.And don’t have two different sets of measures. Don’t have measures that cause things to seem larger or smaller than they really are.You must use weights and measures that are honest and exact. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.He hates anyone who cheats.
“‘ Be honest when you measure lengths, weights or amounts.Use honest scales and honest weights. Use honest dry measures. And use honest liquid measures. I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt.
The Lord hates two things. He hates weights that weigh things heavier or lighter than they really are. He also hates measures that measure things larger or smaller than they really are.
“ Use weights and measures that are honest and exact.Use the same standard to measure dry and liquid products. Use a 6- bushel measure for dry products. And use a 60- gallon measure for liquids.Every amount of money must be weighed out in keeping with the standard weights.
You say,“ When will the New Moon feast be over? Then we can sell our grain. When will the Sabbath day come to an end? Then people can buy our wheat.” But you measure out less than the right amount. You raise your prices. You cheat others by using dishonest scales.You buy poor people to make slaves out of them. You buy those who are in need for a mere pair of sandals. You even sell the worthless parts of your wheat.
You sinful people, should I forget that you got your treasures by stealing them? You use dishonest measures to cheat others. I have placed a curse on that practice.Should I forgive anyone who uses dishonest scales? They use weights that weigh things heavier or lighter than they really are.
