Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Fair?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Fair in the Bible
Discover 14 powerful Bible verses about fair. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Fair
- 1Leviticus 19:35
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.”
KJV - 2Leviticus 19:36
“Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. weights: Heb. stones”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 16:19
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 25:13
“Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights , a great and a small. divers: Heb. a stone and a stone”
KJV - 5Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
KJV - 6Proverbs 16:11
“A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. the weights: Heb. the stones”
KJV - 7Proverbs 20:10
“Divers weights , and divers measures , both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone divers measures: Heb. an ephah and an ephah”
KJV - 8Proverbs 20:23
“Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. a false: Heb. balance of deceit”
KJV - 9Proverbs 21:15
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
KJV - 10Amos 5:24
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. run: Heb. roll”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fair? (12 Verses)
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.”
“Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. weights: Heb. stones”
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
“Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights , a great and a small. divers: Heb. a stone and a stone”
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
“A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. the weights: Heb. the stones”
“Divers weights , and divers measures , both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone divers measures: Heb. an ephah and an ephah”
“Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. a false: Heb. balance of deceit”
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. run: Heb. roll”
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
“Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights? count: or, be pure with, etc”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fair? (2 Verses)
“And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. forbearing: or, moderating your: some read, both your and their Master”
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Fair
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about fair. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about fair and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about fair is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on fair needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about fair with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about fair, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Fair?
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