King James Version
Proverbs 8:16 in the King James Version says “By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.”
Proverbs 8:16 · KJV
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.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and nobles”
H5081properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“even all the judges”
H8199to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
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