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Hebrew Names Version
Proverbs 8:16
By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the eretz.
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Christian Standard Bible®
by me, princes lead,as do nobles and all righteous judges.
by me, princes lead,as do nobles and all righteous judges.
King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
English Standard Version
by me princes rule, and nobles, all who govern justly.
by me princes rule, and nobles, all who govern justly.
New American Standard Bible
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
New Century Version
Princes use me to lead, and so do all important people who judge fairly.
Princes use me to lead, and so do all important people who judge fairly.
New English Translation
by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
Amplified Bible
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge and govern rightly.
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge and govern rightly.
World English Bible
By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
Geneva Bible (1587)
By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth.
By me princes rule and the nobles, and all the iudges of the earth.
Legacy Standard Bible
By me princes rule, and nobles,All who judge rightly.
By me princes rule, and nobles,All who judge rightly.
Berean Standard Bible
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
Contemporary English Version
Every honest leader rules with help from me.
Every honest leader rules with help from me.
Complete Jewish Bible
By me princes govern, nobles too, and all the earth's rulers.
By me princes govern, nobles too, and all the earth's rulers.
Darby Translation
by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
Easy-to-Read Version
With my help leaders govern, and important officials make good decisions.
With my help leaders govern, and important officials make good decisions.
George Lamsa Translation
By me princes and nobles rule, even all the righteous judges of the earth.
By me princes and nobles rule, even all the righteous judges of the earth.
Good News Translation
Every ruler on earth governs with my help, officials and nobles alike.
Every ruler on earth governs with my help, officials and nobles alike.
Lexham English Bible
By me rulers rule, and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
By me rulers rule, and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
Literal Translation
Rulers and nobles rule by me, and all the judges of the earth.
Rulers and nobles rule by me, and all the judges of the earth.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Thorow me, lordes beare rule, and all iudges of ye earth execute iudgmet.
Thorow me, lordes beare rule, and all iudges of ye earth execute iudgmet.
American Standard Version
By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Bible in Basic English
Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.
Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
King James Version (1611)
By me Princes rule, and Nobles, euen all the Iudges of the earth.
By me Princes rule, and Nobles, euen all the Iudges of the earth.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
By me princes beare rule, and noble men do iudge the earth.
By me princes beare rule, and noble men do iudge the earth.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
By me nobles become great, and monarchs by me rule over the earth.
By me nobles become great, and monarchs by me rule over the earth.
English Revised Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Princis comaunden bi me; and myyti men demen riytfulnesse bi me.
Princis comaunden bi me; and myyti men demen riytfulnesse bi me.
Update Bible Version
By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all those who govern righteously.
By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all those who govern righteously.
Webster's Bible Translation
By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
New King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles,All the judges of the earth. [fn]
By me princes rule, and nobles,All the judges of the earth. [fn]
New Living Translation
Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments.
Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments.
New Life Bible
By me rulers rule, and all the princes rule on the earth.
By me rulers rule, and all the princes rule on the earth.
New Revised Standard
by me rulers rule, and nobles, all who govern rightly.
by me rulers rule, and nobles, all who govern rightly.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
By me, rulers govern, and nobles - all the righteous judges:
By me, rulers govern, and nobles - all the righteous judges:
Douay-Rheims Bible
By me princes rule, and the mighty decree justice.
By me princes rule, and the mighty decree justice.
Revised Standard Version
by me princes rule, and nobles govern the earth.
by me princes rule, and nobles govern the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.
By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.
Contextual Overview
12 "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion. 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. 14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power. 15 By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the eretz. 17 I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. 18 With me are riches, honor, Enduring wealth, and prosperity. 19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; My yield than choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice; 21 That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 10:9 - to do 2 Kings 9:3 - I have anointed Psalms 148:11 - Kings Daniel 2:21 - he removeth Daniel 2:47 - a Lord Daniel 4:32 - until Daniel 9:12 - our judges Romans 13:1 - there Revelation 1:5 - and the prince Revelation 10:2 - he set Revelation 17:14 - Lord Revelation 19:16 - KING
Cross-References
Genesis 7:1
The LORD said to Noach, "Come with all of your household into the teivah, for I have seen your righteousness before me in this generation.
The LORD said to Noach, "Come with all of your household into the teivah, for I have seen your righteousness before me in this generation.
Genesis 7:7
Noach went into the teivah with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, because of the waters of the flood.
Noach went into the teivah with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, because of the waters of the flood.
Genesis 7:13
In the same day Noach, and Shem, Ham, and Yefet, the sons of Noach, and Noach's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, entered into the teivah;
In the same day Noach, and Shem, Ham, and Yefet, the sons of Noach, and Noach's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, entered into the teivah;
Genesis 8:16
"Go forth from the teivah, you, and your wife, and your sons, and your sons' wives with you.
"Go forth from the teivah, you, and your wife, and your sons, and your sons' wives with you.
Genesis 8:18
Noach went forth, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives with him.
Noach went forth, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives with him.
Joshua 3:17
The Kohanim who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Yarden; and all Yisra'el passed over on dry ground, until all the nation were passed clean over the Yarden.
The Kohanim who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Yarden; and all Yisra'el passed over on dry ground, until all the nation were passed clean over the Yarden.
Joshua 4:10
For the Kohanim who bore the ark stood in the midst of the Yarden, until everything was finished that the LORD commanded Yehoshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moshe commanded Yehoshua: and the people hurried and passed over.
For the Kohanim who bore the ark stood in the midst of the Yarden, until everything was finished that the LORD commanded Yehoshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moshe commanded Yehoshua: and the people hurried and passed over.
Psalms 91:11
For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways.
For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways.
Psalms 121:8
The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in, From this time forth, and forevermore.
The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in, From this time forth, and forevermore.
Zechariah 9:11
As for you also, Because of the blood of your covenant, I have set free your prisoners from the pit in which is no water.
As for you also, Because of the blood of your covenant, I have set free your prisoners from the pit in which is no water.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
By me princes rule,.... All governors of provinces and cities, who are under the king as supreme; the discharge of whose office in a right manner requires much wisdom, prudence, justice, and integrity; all which they have from Christ, as well as their power of ruling, that rule well;
and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth; the word e for nobles signifies persons of a "free" spirit, generous, bountiful men; such as are called "benefactors", Luke 22:25; so one of the Ptolemys, king of Egypt, was called Evergetes. Such who govern, not in a cruel and rigorous manner, but with clemency and gentleness; who, as they are "free" and noble themselves, their subjects are a free people, and enjoy their privileges and liberties fully and quietly. And "the judges of the earth" are such, as sit on benches of justice, hear and try causes, and pass sentence on men; which requires great skill and knowledge, and much faithfulness and integrity, which all that perform their office aright have from Christ. How great therefore must he be! how wise and just! from whom all rulers, supreme and subordinate, have their power; prudence, generosity, and justice!
e נדיבים "munifici sive liberales", Vatablus; "ingenui", Junius Tremellius, Gejerus "munifici", Piscator; "generosi", Schultens.
