Proverbs 8:14
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
15By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
Isaiah 9:6For 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.
John 1:9The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
Romans 11:33O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
1 Corinthians 1:30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, 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 →