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

12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.(B)

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
    they value the one who speaks what is right.(C)

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

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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11 (A)A just balance and scales are the Lord's;
    all the weights in the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for (B)the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (C)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.

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11 Las pesas y las balanzas justas son del Señor;
    todas las medidas son hechura suya.

12 El rey detesta las malas acciones,
    porque el trono se afirma en la justicia.

13 El rey se complace en los labios honestos;
    aprecia a quien habla con verdad.

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