Proverbs 16:11
A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
In context
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. 10 An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. 11 A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. 14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:11 in the KJV
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: All the weights of the bag are his work.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:11 in the NIV
Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.