11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights [1] of the bag are his work.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:11

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

11 A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

The Message

11 God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.

New King James Version

11 Honest weights and scales are the Lord's; All the weights in the bag are His work.

New Living Translation

11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:11

Commentary on Proverbs 16:11

(Read Proverbs 16:11)

To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment.

10 Divers weights, [2] and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:10

New International Version

10 Differing weights and differing measures- the Lord detests them both.

English Standard Version

10 UnequalOr Two kinds of; also verse 23 weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord.

The Message

10 Switching price tags and padding the expense account are two things God hates.

New King James Version

10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord.

New Living Translation

10 False weights and unequal measures - the Lord detests double standards of every kind.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:10

Commentary on Proverbs 20:10

(Read Proverbs 20:10)

See the various deceits men use, of which the love of money is the root. The Lord will not bless what is thus gotten.