Proverbs 8:15
What does Proverbs 8:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
KJV
King James Version · 1611By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By me kings reign, and lawgivers decree just things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 4:32
and thou shalt be driven from men; and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
- 1 Kings 5:7
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
- 1 Samuel 16:1
And Jehovah said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from being king over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and go: I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite; for I have provided me a king among his sons.
- Daniel 5:18
O thou king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty:
- Isaiah 1:26
and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, a faithful town.
- Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
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