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10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
    in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
    all the weights in the bag are his doing.
12 Kings detest wicked deeds,
    for their thrones are founded on righteousness.

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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)

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

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

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