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Proverbs 8:13-15
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13 The fear of the Lord implies hatred of evil;[a]
    I hate pride and arrogance,
    evil ways and perverse speech.
14 From me issue forth counsel and prudence;
    insight and strength[b] are mine.
15 Through me kings reign,
    and rulers decree what is just.

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  1. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the Lord implies hatred of evil: see Prov 1:7 and note; 3:7; 9:10; 16:6. I hate pride and arrogance: see Prov 16:18; 1 Sam 2:3; Ps 10:2-11; Isa 13:11. Evil ways and perverse speech: see Prov 2:12 and note; 6:12, 16-19.
  2. Proverbs 8:14 Counsel and prudence; insight and strength: these are all qualities of the Lord (see Prov 2:6-7; Job 12:13, 16; Isa 40:13-14; Rom 16:27) and the Spirit of the Lord (see Isa 11:2).
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Proverbs 8:13-15
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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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