Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom, out of His mouth cometh knowledge and discernment;
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is a stronghold to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
Isaiah 9:6(9-5) For a child is born unto us, a son is given unto us; and the government is upon his shoulder; and his name is called Pele-joez-el-gibbor-Abi-ad-sar-shalom;
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 →