Proverbs 8:14
12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
- KJV
- Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
- WEB
- Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
- ASV
- Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
- DARBY
- Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.
- BLB
- Counsel and sound wisdom [are] unto me; I am understanding; unto me [is] strength.
- ÅB
- Meg tilhører råd og sann innsikt, jeg er forstand, meg hører styrke til.
- OTB
- Godt råd er mitt og sann visdom; jeg er forstand, styrke er min.
- B1930
- Mig tilhører råd og sann innsikt, jeg er forstand, mig hører styrke til.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
Read in contextIsaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Read in contextRomans 11:33–34
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Read in contextIsaiah 40:14
Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?
Read in contextEcclesiastes 9:16–18
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
Read in contextProverbs 2:6–7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Read in contextProverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
Read in contextColossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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