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Proverbs 16:11
A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 16:11 in other translations
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
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In context
8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
11 A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
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