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Proverbs 16:11-13
Living Bible
Proverbs 16:11-13
Living Bible
11 The Lord demands fairness in every business deal.[a] He established this principle.
12 It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.[b]
13 The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.
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- Proverbs 16:11 The Lord demands fairness in every business deal, literally, “A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.”
- Proverbs 16:12 His right to rule depends upon his fairness, literally, “For the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:11-13
New King James Version
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.
12 It 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 concern
Proverbs 16:11-13
New International Version
Proverbs 16:11-13
New International Version
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(C)
Proverbs 16:11-13
English Standard Version
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.
12 It 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.
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