Verse Comparison: Hosea 12:7
American Standard Version
`He is' a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Amplified® Bible
Canaan [Israel--whose ideals have sunk to those of Canaan] is a trader; the balances of deceit are in his hand; he loves to oppress {and} defraud.
Contemporary English Version
Israel, you enjoy cheating and taking advantage of others.
Darby English Version
[He is] a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress.
Good News Bible
The LORD says, "The people of Israel are as dishonest as the Canaanites; they love to cheat their customers with false scales.
King James Version
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
New American Standard Bible
A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress.
New International Version
The merchant uses dishonest scales;
he loves to defraud.
New King James Version
“ A cunning Canaanite!
Deceitful scales are in his hand;
He loves to oppress.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A merchant, in whose hands hold false balances, He loves to oppress.
Revised Standard Version
A trader, in whose hands are false balances, he loves to oppress.
Young's Literal Translation
Canaan! in his hand `are' balances of deceit! To oppress he hath loved.
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