Proverbs 8:15
13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
- KJV
- By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- WEB
- By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- ASV
- By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
- DARBY
- By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
- BLB
- By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.
- ÅB
- Ved meg regjerer kongene, og ved meg fastsetter fyrstene hva rett er.
- OTB
- Gjennom meg utøver konger sin makt, og herskere fatter sine rettferdige dekreter;
- B1930
- Ved mig regjerer kongene, og ved mig fastsetter fyrstene hvad rett er.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Read in contextDaniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Read in contextMatthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Read in contextRevelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Read in contextDaniel 7:13–14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
Read in contextDaniel 4:32
You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.”
Read in contextJeremiah 27:5–7
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
Read in contextDaniel 5:18–31
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
Read in context