Proverbs 8:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 8:16 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Daniel 9:12You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem.

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