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14 I have good sense and advice.
    I have understanding and power.
15 Kings use me to govern.
    And rulers use me to make fair laws.
16 Princes use me to lead.
    So do important men and all good judges.

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14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.(A)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(B) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(C)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers