Hosea 12:7
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He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Hosea 12:7
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`He is' a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As for Canaan, the scales of deceit are in his hands; he takes pleasure in twisted ways.
- Basic English Bible
[He is] a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress.
- Darby Bible
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
- Webster's Bible
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
- World English Bible
Canaan! in his hand [are] balances of deceit! To oppress he hath loved.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(12:8) As for the trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand. He loveth to oppress.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Hosea 12:7
12:7 A merchant - Ephraim is so far from being as Jacob, that you may account him a Canaanite, a subtle merchant.
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