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Leviticus 19:35

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘Be honest when you measure lengths, weights or amounts.

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They were in charge of setting the holy bread out on the table. They prepared the special flour for the grain offerings. They made the thin loaves without using any yeast. They did the baking and the mixing. They measured the amount and size of everything.

The Lord hates it when people use scales to cheat others. But he is delighted when people use honest weights.

Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord. He made all the weights in the bag.

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.

“ ‘Do not make something wrong appear to be right. Treat poor people and rich people in the same way. Do not favor one person over another. Instead, judge everyone fairly.

Israel, listen to the Lord’s message. He says to me, “Stand up in court. Let the mountains serve as witnesses. Let the hills hear what you have to say.”

You will be judged in the same way you judge others. You will be measured in the same way you measure others.

Don’t have two different scales. Don’t have scales that cause things to seem heavier or lighter 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.




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