Proverbs 8:15
“By me kings reigne, and princes decree iustice.”
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Proverbs 8:15 Context
13The feare of the Lord is to hate euill: pride and arrogancie, and the euill way, and the froward mouth doe I hate. 14Counsell is mine, and sound wisedome: I am vnderstanding, I haue strength. 15By me kings reigne, and princes decree iustice. 16By me Princes rule, and Nobles, euen all the Iudges of the earth. 17I loue them that loue me, and those that seeke me early, shall find me.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- King James Version
"By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.
- Basic English Bible
By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
- Darby Bible
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- Webster's Bible
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- World English Bible
By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,
- Youngs Literal Bible
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:15
8:15 By me - They rule their kingdoms wisely and justly, by my counsel and assistance. Their injustice is from themselves, but all the good they do, they owe to my conduct.