Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge. I am understanding, I have might.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
15By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
John 1:9He was the TRUE light coming into the world that enlightens every man.
Romans 11:33O the depth of wealth, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways beyond finding out!
1 Corinthians 1:30But ye are his, in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 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;… Read the whole commentary →