Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
In Context
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:17And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD spoke unto him: 'Behold the man of whom I said unto thee: This same shall have authority over My people.'
1 Kings 3:9Give Thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'
1 Kings 5:7(5-21) And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said: 'Blessed be the LORD this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.'
1 Chronicles 28:5and of all my sons — for the LORD hath given me many sons — He hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
Psalms 72:1A Psalm of Solomon. Give the king Thy judgments, O God, and Thy righteousness unto the king's son;
Isaiah 1:26And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning; afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, the faithful city.
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 →