13 The (A)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride, arrogance, (C)the evil way,
And the (D)perverted mouth, I hate.
14 (E)Advice is mine and (F)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (G)power is mine.
15 By me (H)kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.

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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]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers