The mind of a (A)person plans his way,
But (B)the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine (C)verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not [a]err in judgment.
11 A (D)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the [b]weights of the bag are His [c]concern.

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Footnotes

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

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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