Proverbs 8:14 “Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.”

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue counsell and wisedome: I am vnderstanding, and I haue strength.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Mine [is] counsel and substance, I [am] understanding, I have might.

Bible in Basic English

Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.

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Cross references

“Counsel”

Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 40:14 Colossians 2:3 John 1:9 1 Corinthians 1:24 1 Corinthians 1:30

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 40:14 · BSB

Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?

Colossians 2:3 · BSB

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

John 1:9 · BSB

The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

1 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:30 · BSB

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

“sound”

Romans 1:22 Proverbs 2:6 Proverbs 2:7

Romans 1:22 · BSB

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Proverbs 2:6 · BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:7 · BSB

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

“I have”

Ecclesiastes 7:19 Proverbs 24:5 Ecclesiastes 9:16–18

Ecclesiastes 7:19 · BSB

Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

Proverbs 24:5 · BSB

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

Ecclesiastes 9:16–18 · BSB

And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

15By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

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