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Proverbs 16:11
The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11 · Darby 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 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 without right.
9 The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
10 An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.
11 The 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 aright.
14 The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
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