10 A divine (A)verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not [a]err in judgment.
11 A (B)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the [b]weights of the bag are His [c]concern.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a (C)throne is established on righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
  2. Proverbs 16:11 Lit stones
  3. Proverbs 16:11 Lit work

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