23 The Lord detests differing weights,
    and dishonest scales do not please him.(A)

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10 Differing weights and differing measures—
    the Lord detests them both.(A)

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The merchant uses dishonest scales(A)
    and loves to defraud.

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10 You are to use accurate scales,(A) an accurate ephah[a](B) and an accurate bath.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 45:10 An ephah was a dry measure having the capacity of about 3/5 bushel or about 22 liters.
  2. Ezekiel 45:10 A bath was a liquid measure equaling about 6 gallons or about 22 liters.

11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,(A)
    but accurate weights find favor with him.(B)

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saying,

“When will the New Moon(A) be over
    that we may sell grain,
and the Sabbath be ended
    that we may market(B) wheat?”(C)
skimping on the measure,
    boosting the price
    and cheating(D) with dishonest scales,(E)

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