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Proverbs 8:14-16
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14 I have good advice and common sense to offer.
    I have understanding and power.
15 With my help kings rule,
    and governors make good laws.
16 With my help leaders govern,
    and important officials make good decisions.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 8:16 and important … decisions The Greek version and some Hebrew copies have “as well as important officials, all the judges on earth.”
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Proverbs 8:14-16
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14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.(A)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers(B) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(C)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]

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