Proverbs 16:11
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
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.
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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.