King James Bible
KJVHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Translation Comparison
Hosea 12:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Hosea 12:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He is like Chanaan, there is a deceitful balance in his hand, he hath loved oppression. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He is a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. | |
World English BibleWEB | A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Canaan! in his hand are balances of deceit! To oppress he hath loved. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe is like Chanaan, there is a deceitful balance in his hand, he hath loved oppression.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe is a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress.
English Revised Version
ERVHe is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
World English Bible
WEBA merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTCanaan! in his hand are balances of deceit! To oppress he hath loved.
American King James Version
AKJVHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.
King James Bible
KJVHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
American Standard Version
ASVHe is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe is like Chanaan, there is a deceitful balance in his hand, he hath loved oppression.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe is a merchant, balances of deceit are in his hand; he loveth to oppress.
English Revised Version
ERVHe is a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
World English Bible
WEBA merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTCanaan! in his hand are balances of deceit! To oppress he hath loved.
American King James Version
AKJVHe is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.