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

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:11

King James Version

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

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.