Proverbs 8:14 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 8:14

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge and discretion.

13 ^aThe fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
^bPride and arrogance and the evil way
And ^cthe perverse mouth I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, ^aI have strength.

15 ^aBy me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All the judges of¹ the earth.

17 ^aI love those who love me,
And ^bthose who seek me diligently will find me.

18 ^aRiches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I¹ traverse the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,

21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,
That I may fill their treasuries.

22 “The^a Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way,
Before His works of old.

23 ^aI have been established from everlasting,
From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 8:14

American Standard Version
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

Amplified® Bible
I have counsel and sound knowledge, I have understanding, I have might {and} power.

Contemporary English Version
I am strong, and I offer sensible advice and sound judgment.

Darby English Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.

Good News Bible
I make plans and carry them out. I have understanding, and I am strong.

King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

New American Standard Bible
"Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.

New International Version
Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have understanding and power.

New King James Version
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, I have strength.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" Counsel belongs to me and sound wisdom; I embody understanding, power belongs to me.

Revised Standard Version
I have counsel and sound wisdom, I have insight, I have strength.

Young's Literal Translation
Mine `is' counsel and substance, I `am' understanding, I have might.

New English Translation
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me;¹ I possess understanding and might.