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Proverbs 8:15

Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

By me kings reign,.... Christ is the Prince of the kings of the earth, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; they are made kings by him, and are under him; he sets them up, and deposes them at…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Not only the common life of common men, but the exercise of the highest sovereignty, must have this Wisdom as its ground. Compare with this passage Pro 8:15-21 the teaching of 1Ki 3:5-14. The word…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 8:12-21

Wisdom here is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word and Christ in the heart, not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. It is…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

kings reign If wisdom be needed for the conduct of common life, much more is it needed, and no less does it avail for the discharge of the highest official duties. Comp. 1Ki 3:5-12.