Proverbs 8:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 8:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 8:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 8:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“By me princes rule, nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.”

Proverbs 8:16 — World English Bible

Proverbs 8:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“By me princes rule, And nobles, evenall the judges of the earth. ”

Proverbs 8:16 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 8:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.”

Proverbs 8:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 8:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. ”

Proverbs 8:16 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 8:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth.”

Proverbs 8:16 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 8:16 in Context — Proverbs 8

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

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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

17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

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What Does Proverbs 8:16 Mean?

Proverbs 8:16 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 8. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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