A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.(A)

10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;[a](B)
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.(C)

11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(B)

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

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