Proverbs 8:15 “By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;”

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

World English Bible

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

American Standard Version

By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

Geneva Bible 1599

By me, Kings reigne, and princes decree iustice.

Darby Translation

By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;

Young's Literal Translation

By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,

Bible in Basic English

Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

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Cross references

“By”

Romans 13:1 Daniel 2:21 Matthew 28:18 Revelation 19:16 Jeremiah 27:5–7 Daniel 4:32

Romans 13:1 · BSB

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Daniel 2:21 · BSB

He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Matthew 28:18 · BSB

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Revelation 19:16 · BSB

And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Jeremiah 27:5–7 · BSB

By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.

Daniel 4:32 · BSB

You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of manki…

“decree”

1 Kings 3:9 1 Kings 3:28 1 Kings 5:7 1 Kings 10:9 Psalm 72:1–4 Psalm 99:4

1 Kings 3:9 · BSB

Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

1 Kings 3:28 · BSB

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

1 Kings 5:7 · BSB

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

1 Kings 10:9 · BSB

Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”

Psalm 72:1–4 · BSB

Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

Psalm 99:4 · BSB

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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

In context

14Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

16By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.

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