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Proverbs 16:11
Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
Proverbs 16:11 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 justice, than great revenues with iniquity.
9 The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
10 Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.
11 Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
12 They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
13 Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
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