Proverbs 16:11

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:11

BSB
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
AKJV
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
CPDV
Weights and scales are judgments of the Lord. And all the stones in the bag are his work.
ERV
A just balance and scales are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
NHEB
Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
SMT
Weighing and balances of judgment are to Jehovah, and his work all the stones of the bag.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:11
Summary
God oversees scales and measures; cosmic justice is assured
Event
God's control of fair commerce
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching