13 The fear of the Lord is to hate [a]evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate.

14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength.

15 By me [b]kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:13 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God.
  2. Proverbs 8:15 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man’s wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.

13 To fear the Lord(A) is to hate evil;(B)
    I hate(C) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.(D)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(E) issue decrees that are just;

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