Proverbs 16:11
“A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling.
Click to switch to the Standard KJV.
Proverbs 16:11 Context
9A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. 10A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement. 11A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.
Share This Verse:
Other Translations for Proverbs 16:11
A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
- King James Version
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
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.