Proverbs 16:11

King James Bible

"A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work."

Commentary

God claims ownership over honest business practices, establishing that fair measurement standards originate from divine character. In ancient markets where merchants could easily cheat customers with rigged scales, this declares that commercial integrity reflects God's own nature. Every individual weight stone carried by merchants is God's craftsmanship, emphasizing that ethical commerce operates under divine oversight. This extends the principle beyond general standards to specific tools, making even mundane business transactions matters of spiritual significance.

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