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15 Kings reign by me,
    and rulers dispense justice through me.
16 By me leaders rule, as do noble officials
    and all who govern justly.[a]
17 I love those who love me,
    and those who seek me will find me.

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  1. Proverbs 8:16 So MT; LXX reads and tyrants rule the earth

15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(A) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(B)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(C)
    and those who seek me find me.(D)

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