Proverbs 16:10-11

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Proverbs 16:10-11 King James Version (KJV)

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight and balance are the LORD's: All the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:10-11 New Living Translation (NLT)

The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly. The LORD demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.

Proverbs 16:10-11 The Message (MSG)

A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit. GOD cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.

Proverbs 16:10-11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 16:10-11 New Century Version (NCV)

The words of a king are like a message from God, so his decisions should be fair. The LORD wants honest balances and scales; all the weights are his work.

Proverbs 16:10-11 American Standard Version (ASV)

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment. A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:10-11 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Proverbs 16:10-11 New King James Version (NKJV)

Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s; All the weights in the bag are His work.

Proverbs 16:10-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative]; His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment. [Deut 17:18-20; 2 Sam 14:17-20; 1 Kin 3:9-12; Is 11:2] A just balance and [honest] scales are the LORD’S; All the weights of the bag are His concern [established by His eternal principles].

Proverbs 16:10-11 The Passion Translation (TPT)

A king speaks the revelation of truth, so he must be extraordinarily careful in the decrees that he makes. The Lord expects you to be fair in every business deal, for he is the one who sets the standards for righteousness.

Proverbs 16:10-11 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.