Proverbs 8:15 bbe — Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

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"Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions."

— Proverbs 8:15, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 8:15 in Other Translations

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KJV
“By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.”
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ASV
“By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. ”
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Proverbs 8 — Context

I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.

The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.

Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.

Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.

Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.

Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.

Proverbs 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:15 say?

Proverbs 8:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.”

Where is Proverbs 8:15 in the Bible?

Proverbs 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 15.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 8:15.

What translation should I read Proverbs 8:15 in?

Proverbs 8:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 8:15?

Proverbs 8:15 reads (BBE): “Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 8:15 bbe — Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

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