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Proverbs 8:14–18

14  I have hcounsel and isound wisdom;

I have insight; jI have strength.

15  By me kkings reign,

and rulers decree what is just;

16  by me princes rule,

and nobles, all who govern justly.1

17  lI love those who love me,

and mthose who seek me diligently find me.

18  nRiches and honor are with me,

oenduring wealth and orighteousness.

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Proverbs 8:14–18 — The New International Version (NIV)

14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;

I have insight, I have power.

15 By me kings reign

and rulers issue decrees that are just;

16 by me princes govern,

and nobles—all who rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor,

enduring wealth and prosperity.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom:

I am understanding; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me;

And those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me;

Yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — New Living Translation (NLT)

14 Common sense and success belong to me.

Insight and strength are mine.

15 Because of me, kings reign,

and rulers make just decrees.

16 Rulers lead with my help,

and nobles make righteous judgments.

17 “I love all who love me.

Those who search will surely find me.

18 I have riches and honor,

as well as enduring wealth and justice.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;

I am understanding, I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles,

All the judges of the earth.

17 I love those who love me,

And those who seek me diligently will find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

Enduring riches and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — New Century Version (NCV)

14 I have good sense and advice,

and I have understanding and power.

15 I help kings to govern

and rulers to make fair laws.

16 Princes use me to lead,

and so do all important people who judge fairly.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me find me.

18 Riches and honor are mine to give.

So are wealth and lasting success.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — American Standard Version (ASV)

14 Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge:

I am understanding; I have might.

15 By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me;

And those that seek me diligently shall find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me;

Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; 16 by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. 17 I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

14 Advice and priceless wisdom are mine. 

I, Understanding, have strength. 

15 Through me kings reign, 

and rulers decree fair laws. 

16 Through me princes rule, 

so do nobles and all fair judges. 

17 I love those who love me. 

Those eagerly looking for me will find me. 

18 I have riches and honor, 

lasting wealth and righteousness. 

Proverbs 8:14–18 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

14 I possess good advice and competence;

I have understanding and strength.

15 It is by me that kings reign

and rulers enact just law;

16 by me, princes lead,

as do nobles and all righteous judges.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who search for me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor,

lasting wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

14 I have good advice and sound wisdom;

I have insight, I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

and rulers decree what is just;

16 by me rulers rule,

and nobles, all who govern rightly.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me diligently find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

enduring wealth and prosperity.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

14 Advice and sound judgment are mine;

I am understanding, strength is mine.

15 By me kings reign,

and rulers decree righteousness.

16 By me rulers rule,

and nobles—all judges of righteousness.

17 I love those who love me,

and those who seek me diligently shall find me.

18 Fortune and glory are with me,

enduring wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

14 I have good sense and give good advice.

I have understanding and power.

15 By me kings rule.

Leaders make laws that are fair.

16 By me princes govern.

By me all nobles rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me.

Those who look for me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor.

With me are lasting wealth and success.

Proverbs 8:14–18 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

14 Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;

I am understanding, power is mine.

15 “By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice.

16 “By me princes rule, and nobles,

All who judge rightly.

17 “I love those who love me;

And those who diligently seek me will find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

Enduring wealth and righteousness.


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