Proverbs 8:16
What does Proverbs 8:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000By me princes rule, And nobles, evenall the judges of the earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901By me princes rule, And nobles, evenall the judges of the earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By me princes rule, and the mighty decree justice.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
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