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Proverbs 16:11
True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11 · Bible in Basic English
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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 wealth with wrongdoing.
9 A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
10 Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.
11 True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12 Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
13 Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
14 The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
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