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11 ¶ A just weight and balance are the LORD’s; all the weights of the bag are his work.

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is to be established with righteousness.

13 ¶ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaks that which is right.

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

12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.(B)

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
    they value the one who speaks what is right.(C)

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