Micah 6:11

NETBible

I do not condone the use of rigged scales, or a bag of deceptive weights. 1 

NIV ©

Shall I acquit a man with dishonest scales, with a bag of false weights?

NASB ©

"Can I justify wicked scales And a bag of deceptive weights?

NLT ©

And how can I tolerate all your merchants who use dishonest scales and weights?

MSG ©

Do you think I'll tolerate shady deals and shifty scheming?

BBE ©

Is it possible for me to let wrong scales and the bag of false weights go without punishment?

NRSV ©

Can I tolerate wicked scales and a bag of dishonest weights?

NKJV ©

Shall I count pure those with the wicked scales, And with the bag of deceitful weights?

KJV
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NASB ©
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NETBible

I do not condone the use of rigged scales, or a bag of deceptive weights. 1 

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “Do I acquit sinful scales, and a bag of deceptive weights?” The rhetorical question expects an answer, “No, I do not,” and has been translated as a declarative statement for clarity and emphasis.

1 sn Merchants also used rigged scales and deceptive weights to cheat their customers. See the note at Amos 8:5.