King James Version
Proverbs 8:14 in the King James Version says “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.”
Proverbs 8:14 · KJV
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. prudence: or, subtilty
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is mine and sound wisdom”
H8454support or (by implication) ability, i.e., (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding
“I have strength”
H1369force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
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