Proverbs 8:16 nasb — "By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.

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""By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly."

— Proverbs 8:16, NASB

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Proverbs 8 — Context

"The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.

"Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.

"By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.

"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.

"I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.

"Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.

"My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver.

Proverbs 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:16 say?

Proverbs 8:16 in the NASB reads: “"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.”

Where is Proverbs 8:16 in the Bible?

Proverbs 8:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 16.

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 8:16.

What translation should I read Proverbs 8:16 in?

Proverbs 8:16 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 8:16?

Proverbs 8:16 reads (NASB): “"By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.” 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 8:16 nasb — "By me princes rule, and nobles, All who judge rightly.

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