Micah 6:11

Micah 6:11 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales,

with a bag of false weights?

11“Can I justify dishonest balances,

And a bag of fraudulent weights?

11“Can I [be guiltless and] justify deceptive scales

And a bag of dishonest weights? [1 Thess 4:6]

11Can I excuse dishonest scales

or bags of false weights?

11Shall I be pure with wicked balances, and with a bag of deceitful weights?

11Shall I iustifie the wicked balances, and the bag of deceitfull weightes?

11Shall I tolerate dishonest scales,

and a bag of deceitful weights?

11Should I forgive anyone who uses dishonest scales?

They use weights that weigh things heavier

or lighter than they really are.

11I will not forgive you when you use false scales.

You use false weights and measures to cheat people.

11Do I reckon [it] pure with balances of wickedness? And with a bag of deceitful stones?