Proverbs 8:14
I have advice and good judgment; I know what makes sense, and I have power.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
15It's because of me that kings reign, and rulers issue fair decrees.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6The Lord is the source of wisdom; what he says provides knowledge that makes sense.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom gives a wise person greater power than ten town councilors.
Isaiah 9:6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. He will bear the responsibility to rule. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 1:9The true light was coming into the world to give light to everyone.
Romans 11:33Oh how deep are God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge! How incredible his decisions, how unimaginable his methods!
1 Corinthians 1:30It's because of him that you live in Christ Jesus, who God made to be wisdom for us. He sets us right, keeps us right, and frees us.
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 →