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Proverbs 8:16

Proverbs 8:16
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

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

princes "or rulers," R.V. marg. The Heb. word is not the same as in Pro 8:8. The variety of words is used in order to bring all official positions within the domain of Wisdom.

of the earth "Many…