Tafsir Ibn Abbas: Ar-Rahmaan, Ayah 9
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And observe the weights with justice fairly and do not skimp the balance do not decrease the value of what is being weighed.
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Ibn Abbas Commentary
(But observe the measure strictly) keep the balance of the scale justly; and it is also said that this means: observe your tongues by saying only the Truth, (nor fall short thereof) do not weigh less for the people such that you take away their rights.