Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
In Context
14Counsel is mine, and sound reason; I am understanding; I have strength.
16By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Cross References
Psalms 72:1“For Solomon.” To the king, O God! give thy justice, And to the son of a king thy righteousness!
Isaiah 1:26And I will restore thee judges, as at the first, And counsellors, as at the beginning. Then shalt thou 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 →