Proverbs 8:16
Rulers govern their people with the help of me, wisdom, and those who have authority decide things fairly/just with my help.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
In Context
15When kings are wise, they rule well; and when rulers are wise, they make laws that are just/fair.
17I, wisdom, love all those who love me, and all those who truly seek me will 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 →