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Proverbs 8:15

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 8:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
Proverbs 8:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.
13The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
17I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“of which a wisely conducted government is an example.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Not only the common life of common men, but the exercise of the highest sovereignty, must have this Wisdom as its ground. Compare with this passage Proverbs 8:15-21 the teaching of 1 Kings 3:5-14. The word rendered “princes” Proverbs 8:15 is different from that in Proverbs 8:16; the first might, perhaps, be rendered “rulers.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“By me - They rule their kingdoms wisely and justly, by my counsel and assistance. Their injustice is from themselves, but all the good they do, they owe to my conduct. Proverbs 8:17”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:15-16 The best rulers choose wisdom to guide them (e.g., 1 Kgs 3:16-28).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“By: Sa1 9:17, Sa1 16:1; Ch1 28:5; Jer 27:5-7; Dan 2:21, Dan 4:25, Dan 4:32, Dan 5:18-31; Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Mat 28:18; Rom 13:1; Rev 19:16 decree: Kg1 3:9, Kg1 3:28, Kg1 5:7, Kg1 10:9; Psa 72:1-4, Psa 99:4; Isa 1:26, Isa 32:1, Isa 32:2; Jer 33:15; Rev 19:11 Proverbs 8:17”
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