Hosea 12:7

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hosea 12:7

BSB
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
AKJV
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.
CPDV
Canaan, in his hand is a deceitful balance, he has chosen false accusations.
ERV
He is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
NHEB
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
SMT
Canaan in his hand, the balances of deceit: he loved to oppress.

Commentary for Hosea 12:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 12:7
Summary
Merchant uses false scales for exploitation
Event
Dishonest trading exposed
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment