Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
In Context
15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers which are in a city.
Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 1:9There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
Romans 11:33O 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 are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto 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 →