Proverbs 8:15-16
Proverbs 8:12-21 The Message (MSG)
“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street. The Fear-of-GOD means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk. Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With my help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; With my help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. Wealth and Glory accompany me— also substantial Honor and a Good Name. My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary; the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus. You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, Handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life!
Proverbs 8:15-16 King James Version (KJV)
By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Proverbs 8:15-16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
Proverbs 8:15-16 New Century Version (NCV)
I help kings to govern and rulers to make fair laws. Princes use me to lead, and so do all important people who judge fairly.
Proverbs 8:15-16 New International Version (NIV)
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.
Proverbs 8:15-16 New King James Version (NKJV)
By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth.
Proverbs 8:15-16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
By me kings reign And rulers decide and decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge and govern rightly.
Proverbs 8:15-16 New Living Translation (NLT)
Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees. Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments.
Proverbs 8:15-16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I empower kings to reign and rulers to make laws that are just. I empower princes to rise and take dominion, and generous ones to govern the earth.