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Proverbs 16:11
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
Proverbs 16:11 · Berean Standard Bible
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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 balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
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 a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
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