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

16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me: and they that seek me [b]early shall find me.

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Footnotes

  1. 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.
  2. Proverbs 8:17 That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit.

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