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Proverbs 16:11

A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

    BBE

  • The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.

    DBY

  • Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; All the weights in the bag are his work.

    WEB

  • A just beam and balances `are' Jehovah's, His work `are' all the stones of the bag.

    YLT

  • A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

    ENG

  • A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

    WBT

  • Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

    BSB

In context

9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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