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Proverbs 16:11
The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
Proverbs 16:11 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
9 A man’s heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
10 An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
11 The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
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