American Standard Version
"A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work. "
— Proverbs 16:11, American Standard Version
“A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.”
“Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.”
“Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.”
“Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.”
“True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.”
“A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.”
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.