21 The meaning of the first Hebrew word in the line is unclear. Possibly it is a combination of the interrogative particle and אִשׁ (’ish), an alternate form of יֵשׁ (yesh, “there is/are”). One could then translate literally, “Are there treasures of sin [in] the house of the sinful?” The translation assumes an emendation to הַאֶשֶּׁה (ha’esheh, from נָשָׁא, nasha’, “to forget”), “Will I forget?” The rhetorical question expects an answer, “No, I will not forget.”
22 Heb “the treasures of sin”; “treasures of wickedness”; “ill-gotten treasures.”
23 Heb “the accursed scant measure.” Merchants would use a smaller than standard measure so they could give the customer less than he thought he was paying for.
24 Heb “Do I acquit sinful scales, and a bag of deceptive weights?” The rhetorical question expects an answer, “No, I do not,” and has been translated as a declarative statement for clarity and emphasis. Merchants also used rigged scales and deceptive weights to cheat their customers. See the note at .

In other versions

Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked,

and the scant measure that is accursed?

Shall I acquit the man with wicked scales

and with a bag of deceitful weights?

Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house,

and the short ephah, which is accursed?

Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales,

with a bag of false weights?

Are there still the treasures of wickedness

and the accursed short measure

in the house of the wicked?

Can I excuse wicked scales

or bags of deceptive weights?

What shall I say about the homes of the wicked

filled with treasures gained by cheating?

What about the disgusting practice

of measuring out grain with dishonest measures?

How can I tolerate your merchants

who use dishonest scales and weights?

Is there any longer a man in the house of the wicked

treasures of wickedness,

and the ephah of scarcity which is accursed?

Shall I regard as pure the one with scales of wickedness,

and with a bag of deceitful weights?

Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked,

And the scant measure that is abominable?

Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances,

And with the bag of deceitful weights?

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