Scripture · Old Testament
Proverbs 8:16
Proverbs 8:16 is verse 16 of Proverbs chapter 8, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
Some Hebrew manuscripts and LXX who govern the earth
King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
World English Bible
By me princes rule, nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
Read in context
Proverbs 8:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Read all of Proverbs 8Hebrew words
בִּ֭יby <the> meשָׂרִ֣יםprincesיָשֹׂ֑רוּthey ruleוּ֝נְדִיבִ֗יםand noble [people]כָּלallשֹׁ֥פְטֵיjudges ofצֶֽדֶקrighteousness
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