Proverbs 8:14
Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.I have understanding and power.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
15By me kings reign,and princes decree justice.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom.Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 1:9The true light that enlightens everyone 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 past tracing out!
1 Corinthians 1:30But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, 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 →