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God Governs the Marketplace
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse establishes God's authority over commerce and economics. Scholars like Albert Barnes explain that business is not a secular area outside of divine law. God himself has commanded truth, fairness, and integrity in all financial transactions, making ethical business an act of worship.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 16:11
18th Century
Theologian
See Proverbs 11:1 note. People are not to think that trade lies outside the divine law. God has commanded there also all that belongs to truth and …
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 16:11
19th Century
Bishop
A just weight and balance are the Lord’s. —See above on Proverbs 11:1.
John Gill
On Proverbs 16:11
17th Century
Pastor
A just weight and balance [are] the Lord's These are of his devising; what he has put into the heart, of men to contrive …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 16:11
17th Century
Minister
The ruler who uses his power rightly will find that to be his best security.