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Proverbs 16:9-11
International Children’s Bible
Proverbs 16:9-11
International Children’s Bible
9 A person may think up plans.
But the Lord decides what he will do.
10 The words of a king are like a message from God.
So his decisions should be fair.
11 The Lord wants honest balances and scales to be used.
He wants all weights to be honest.
Proverbs 16:9-11
New International Version
Proverbs 16:9-11
New International Version
9 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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