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11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.(A)

12 Wicked behaviour is detestable to kings,(B)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(C)

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

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

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

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

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