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Proverbs 16:11

American Standard Version

A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.

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Proverbs 16:11 in other translations

Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:11 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:11 in context

  1. 9A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
  2. 10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
  3. 11A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
  4. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
  5. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.