Proverbs 8:14
I have good advice and sound wisdom; 1 I am insight; strength belongs to me. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
15By me kings reign, and rulers make laws that are just. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For Yahweh gives wisdom, 1 from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is powerful in the wise man, 2 more than ten rulers in a city. 1
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; 1 and the rule will be on his shoulder; 1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, 1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 1 Prince of Peace. 1
John 1:9The true light, which gives light to all men, was coming into the world.
Romans 11:33Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways beyond discovering! 1
1 Corinthians 1:30Because of what God did, now you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God. He became our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
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 →