Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. New Living Translation Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. English Standard Version A full and fair weight you shall have, a full and fair measure you shall have, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Standard Bible You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. King James Bible But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. New King James Version You shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure, that your days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. New American Standard Bible You shall have a correct and honest weight; you shall have a correct and honest measure, so that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. NASB 1995 “You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just measure, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you. NASB 1977 “You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just measure, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Legacy Standard Bible You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just measure, that your days may be prolonged in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Amplified Bible You shall have a perfect (full) and just weight, and a perfect and just measure, so that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Christian Standard Bible You must have a full and honest weight, a full and honest dry measure, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must have a full and honest weight, a full and honest dry measure, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. American Standard Version A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. Contemporary English Version If you weigh and measure things honestly, the LORD your God will let you enjoy a long life in the land he is giving you. English Revised Version A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Use accurate and honest weights and measures. Then you will live for a long time in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Good News Translation Use true and honest weights and measures, so that you may live a long time in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. International Standard Version You must have honest weights and measuring devices, so you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, Majority Standard Bible You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. NET Bible You must have an accurate and correct stone weight and an accurate and correct measuring container, so that your life may be extended in the land the LORD your God is about to give you. New Heart English Bible You shall have a perfect and just weight. You shall have a perfect and just measure, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Webster's Bible Translation But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have; that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. World English Bible You shall have a perfect and just weight. You shall have a perfect and just measure, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have a complete and just stone, [and] you have a complete and just ephah, so that they prolong your days on the ground which your God YHWH is giving to you; Young's Literal Translation Thou hast a stone complete and just, thou hast an ephah complete and just, so that they prolong thy days on the ground which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee; Smith's Literal Translation A stone complete and just shall be to thee; an ephah complete and just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt have a just and a true weight, and thy bushel shall be equal and true: that thou mayest live a long time upon the land which the Lord thy God shall give thee. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall have a just and a true weight, and your measure shall be equal and true, so that you may live for a long time upon the land, which the Lord your God will give to you. New American Bible But use a full and just weight, a full and just ephah, so that you may have a long life on the land the LORD, your God, is giving you. New Revised Standard Version You shall have only a full and honest weight; you shall have only a full and honest measure, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall have a perfect and just weight; a perfect and a just measure shall you have, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall have a perfect weight of righteousness and you shall have a straight measure of righteousness, that your days may multiply in the land that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measure shalt thou have; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt have a true and just weight, and a true and just measure, that thou mayest live long upon the land which the Lord thy God gives thee for an inheritance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Standard Weights and Measures…14You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. 15You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 16For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.… Cross References Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Ezekiel 45:10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 5:10 For ten acres of vineyard will yield but a bath of wine, and a homer of seed only an ephah of grain.” Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 5:4 Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. Treasury of Scripture But you shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shall you have: that your days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD your God gives you. that thy days Deuteronomy 4:40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever. Deuteronomy 5:16,33 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… Deuteronomy 6:18 And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Jump to Previous Accurate Complete Ephah Honest Lengthened Measure Measures Perfect Prolong Prolonged Stone True. Weight WeightsJump to Next Accurate Complete Ephah Honest Lengthened Measure Measures Perfect Prolong Prolonged Stone True. Weight WeightsDeuteronomy 25 1. Punishment must not exceed forty lashes4. The ox is not to be muzzled 5. Of raising seed unto a brother 11. Of the immodest woman 13. Of unjust weights and measures 17. The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures This command emphasizes the importance of integrity in business and daily life. In ancient Israel, trade was often conducted using weights and measures, and dishonest practices were common. The call for accuracy and honesty reflects God's desire for justice and fairness, as seen in Leviticus 19:35-36, which also instructs against using dishonest scales. This principle is echoed in Proverbs 11:1, where dishonest scales are described as an abomination to the Lord. The requirement for honest dealings is a reflection of God's character, who is just and true. It also serves as a safeguard for the community, ensuring that all members are treated fairly and equitably. so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who commands justice and righteousness. 5. Weights and Measures Tools used in trade and commerce, representing fairness and integrity. Teaching Points Integrity in BusinessGod values honesty in all transactions. As Christians, we are called to reflect His character by maintaining integrity in our business dealings. Justice and Righteousness The command for honest weights and measures is a call to uphold justice and righteousness in society. It reminds us that our actions should promote fairness and equity. Blessings of Obedience The promise of a long life in the land is tied to obedience. Living according to God's standards brings blessings and stability. Reflecting God's Character As God's people, we are to reflect His nature in our interactions. This includes being truthful and fair, which builds trust and community. Practical Faith Our faith should be evident in practical ways, such as how we conduct business and treat others. This passage challenges us to live out our faith in everyday actions. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must maintainיִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be accurate שְׁלֵמָ֤ה (šə·lê·māh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace and honest וָצֶ֙דֶק֙ (wā·ṣe·ḏeq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity weights אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone [and] שְׁלֵמָ֛ה (šə·lê·māh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace measures, אֵיפָ֧ה (’ê·p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) so that לְמַ֙עַן֙ (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you may live long יַאֲרִ֣יכוּ (ya·’ă·rî·ḵū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 748: To be, long in עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is giving you. נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Links Deuteronomy 25:15 NIVDeuteronomy 25:15 NLT Deuteronomy 25:15 ESV Deuteronomy 25:15 NASB Deuteronomy 25:15 KJV Deuteronomy 25:15 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 25:15 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 25:15 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 25:15 French Bible Deuteronomy 25:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:15 You shall have a perfect and just (Deut. 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