Proverbs 8:16
By me chiefs rule, and nobles, || All judges of earth.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
In Context
15By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,
17I love those loving me, || And those seeking me earnestly find me.
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 →