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Proverbs 8:14–16

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14Advice and sound judgmentd are mine;

I am understanding, strength is mine.e

15By me kings reign,

and rulers decree righteousness.

16By me rulers rule,

and nobles—all judges of righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. dLiterally “To/for me are advice and sound judgment”
  2. eLiterally “to/for me is strength”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

I have counsel and sound wisdom;

I have insight; I have strength.

By me kings reign,

and rulers decree what is just;

by me princes rule,

and nobles, all who govern justly.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Counsel and sound judgment are mine;

I have insight, I have power.

By me kings reign

and rulers issue decrees that are just;

by me princes govern,

and nobles—all who rule on earth.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I possess good advice and sound wisdom;

I have understanding and strength.

It is by me that kings reign

and rulers enact just law;

by me, princes lead,

as do nobles and all righteous judges.

NLTNew Living Translation

Common sense and success belong to me.

Insight and strength are mine.

Because of me, kings reign,

and rulers make just decrees.

Rulers lead with my help,

and nobles make righteous judgments.

KJV 1900King James Version

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom:

I am understanding; I have strength.

By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.