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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 8) Proverbs 8:15-17 KJV
"By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me."
Proverbs Chapter 8, Verse 15-17
Proverbs 8:15-17 in Context (Verses 12–20 KJV)
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I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.*
13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
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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.
19
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
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I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:*