Leviticus 19:35
35 " 'Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity.
Other Translations of Leviticus 19:35
King James Version
35 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.
English Standard Version
35 "You shall do no wrong in judgment, in measures of length or weight or quantity.
The Message
35 "Don't cheat when measuring length, weight, or quantity.
New King James Version
35 'You shall do no injustice in judgment, in measurement of length, weight, or volume.
New Living Translation
35 "Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight, or volume.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 19:35
Chapter Contents
laws.
There are some ceremonial precepts in this chapter, but most of these precepts are binding on us, for they are explanations of the ten commandments. It is required that Israel be a holy people, because the God of Israel is a holy God, verse 35. We must make conscience of obeying God's precepts. We are not to pick and choose our duty, but must aim at standing complete in all the will of God. And the nearer our lives and tempers are to the precepts of God's law, the happier shall we be, and the happier shall we make all around us, and the better shall we adorn the gospel.