Bible verse

Proverbs 16:11

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

Proverbs 16:11 · BSB

Proverbs 16:11 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.

7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

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

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Read all of Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:11 in other translations

KJV

A just weight and balance [are] the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.

ASV

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

ERV

A just balance and scales are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

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