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11 The scale and balances of a right kind are Jahve's; His work are the weights of the bag. Regarding פּלס, statera, a level or steelyard (from פּלס, to make even), vid., Proverbs 4:26; מאזנים (from אזן, to weigh), libra, is another form of the balance: the shop-balance furnished with two scales.
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Proverbs 16:12. It is an abomination to kings to commit...
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יא פלס ומאזני משפט--ליהוה מעשהו כל-אבני-כיס. Links. Proverbs...
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Proverbs 16:11. ESV A just balance and scales are the Lord 's; all the weights in the bag are his work. NIV Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making. NASB A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
Oct 16, 2010 · A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern. Proverbs 16:11 When it comes to how we live - and how we do business - God is concerned with how we proceed in integrity. Thus we find today's proverb. It deals with the call for a just balance and scales.
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. New King James Version Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s; All the weights in the bag are His work. New American Standard Bible A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern. NASB 1995
When the king is a godly king, then God will direct his mouth, his lips and place, actually, God's sentences within his lips. And his mouth will not transgress. Will be faithful in judgment. A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work ( Proverbs 16:11 ).
Proverbs 16:11 In-Context. 9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. 10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. 11 Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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King James Version. 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. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but ...