Proverbs 8:16

By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:16

BSB
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
AKJV
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
CPDV
Through me, princes rule and the powerful decree justice.
ERV
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
NHEB
By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
SMT
By me chiefs shall have dominion, and nobles all judging the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:16

BymeprincesH8269Noun MasculineruleH8323VerbandnoblesH5081evenallthejudgesH8199VerboftheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:16
Summary
Wisdom grants authority to all leaders
Event
Wisdom enables multiple rulers
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom