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Proverbs 8:13-16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 8:13-16
English Standard Version
13 (A)The fear of the Lord is (B)hatred of evil.
(C)Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and (D)perverted speech I hate.
14 I have (E)counsel and (F)sound wisdom;
I have insight; (G)I have strength.
15 By me (H)kings reign,
and rulers decree what is just;
16 by me princes rule,
and nobles, all who govern justly.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint govern the earth
Proverbs 8:13-16
New International Version
Proverbs 8:13-16
New International Version
13 To fear the Lord(A) is to hate evil;(B)
I hate(C) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(D)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(E) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(F)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
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