Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and rulers make laws that are just. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
In Context
14I have good advice and sound wisdom; 1 I am insight; strength belongs to me. 1
16By me princes rule, 1 nobles, and all who govern with justice. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:17When Samuel saw Saul, Yahweh told him, “Here is the man I told you about! He is the one who will rule over my people.”
1 Kings 3:9So give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
1 Kings 5:7When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “May Yahweh be blessed today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.”
1 Chronicles 28:5From the many sons whom Yahweh has given me, he chose Solomon, my son, to sit on the throne of the kingdom of Yahweh, over Israel.
Psalms 72:1Give the king your righteous decrees, God, 1 your righteousness to the king's son. 1
Isaiah 1:26I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning; 1 after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a faithful town.” 1
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 →