What does Hosea 12:7 mean?

Hosea 12:7 highlights themes such as deceit, oppression, injustice when read in context.

How should I apply Hosea 12:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

5Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.

6Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.

7He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

8And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.

9And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.

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Proverbs 11:1
Both address the issue of dishonest practices and their consequences.
Micah 6:11
Both highlight God's disdain for deceitful measures in trade.
Luke 16:10
Both emphasize the importance of integrity in dealings.