15 It is by me that kings reign(A)
and rulers enact just law;
16 by me, princes lead,
as do nobles and all righteous judges.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(B)
and those who search for me find me.(C)

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  1. 8:16 Some Hb mss, LXX read nobles who judge the earth

15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(A) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(B)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(C)
    and those who seek me find me.(D)

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