Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1
Dishonest scales are an abomination, contrasting with dismissing the value of goods as a bargaining tactic.
Proverbs 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]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
The commandment against bearing false witness contradicts with deceitful haggling implied in dismissing worth.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Advises against lying, conflicting with deceptive practices inferred from bargaining tactics in the verse.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11
Prohibits stealing and lying, standing in opposition to deceitful undervaluation in negotiations.
Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Encourages speaking truth, conflicting with the idea of deceiving merchants over the value of goods.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Paradox #1
This verse shows someone claiming that what they are buying is not valuable, even when they know it is. This can be seen as promoting dishonest behavior in business, where someone might try to get a better deal by lying about the value of something. This conflicts with values of honesty and integrity that are also taught in the Bible.