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11 The Lord demands fairness in every business deal.[a] He established this principle.

12 It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.[b]

13 The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:11 The Lord demands fairness in every business deal, literally, “A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.”
  2. Proverbs 16:12 His right to rule depends upon his fairness, literally, “For the throne is established by righteousness.”

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