Proverbs 8:15 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 8:15

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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.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 8:15

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American Standard Version
By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

Amplified® Bible
By me kings reign and rulers decree justice.

Contemporary English Version
By my power kings govern, and rulers make laws that are fair.

Darby English Version
By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;

Good News Bible
I help kings to govern and rulers to make good laws.

King James Version
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

New American Standard Bible
"By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.

New International Version
By me kings reign
and rulers make laws that are just;

New King James Version
By me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.

Revised Standard Version
By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just;

Young's Literal Translation
By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,

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