Proverbs 16:11

“A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A just balance and scales are Jehovah's; All the weights of the bag are his work.
- American Standard Version (1901)

True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
- Basic English Bible

The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.
- Darby Bible

A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
- Webster's Bible

Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
- World English Bible

A just beam and balances [are] Jehovah's, His work [are] all the stones of the bag.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:11


16:11 The Lord's - Are made by his direction and appointment, so that no man can alter them without violating God's rights and authority.


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