Proverbs 16:11-13

King James Version

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

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

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

Proverbs 16:11-13

New King James Version

¹¹^(A)Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s;
All the weights in the bag are His ^[a]work.
¹²It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For ^(B)a throne is established by righteousness.
¹³^(C)Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

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Proverbs 16:11-13

New International Version

¹¹Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.^(A)

¹²Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.^(B)

¹³Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.^(C)

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Proverbs 16:11-13

English Standard Version

¹¹^(A)A just balance and scales are the Lord's;
    all the weights in the bag are his work.
¹²It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for ^(B)the throne is established by righteousness.
¹³^(C)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.