Wisdom 3:8 kjva — They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever."

— Wisdom 3:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Wisdom 3 — Context

And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself.

As gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.

And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble.

They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect.

But the ungodly shall be punished according to their own imaginations, which have neglected the righteous, and forsaken the Lord.

For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:

Wisdom 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Wisdom 3:8 say?

Wisdom 3:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.”

Where is Wisdom 3:8 in the Bible?

Wisdom 3:8 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Wisdom, chapter 3, verse 8.

Who wrote Wisdom?

Wisdom is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish sage (pseudonymously Solomon). Written in elegant Greek; the author casts himself in Solomon's voice as a literary convention common in Jewish wisdom literature. It was written c. 50 BC – AD 50.

What is the book of Wisdom about?

The Wisdom of Solomon is a meditation in three movements: the destinies of the righteous and the wicked (chs. 1–5), an extended hymn to personified Wisdom (chs. 6–10), and a retelling of the Exodus showing God's mercy and judgment in salvation history (chs. 11–19). It defends Israel's faith against idolatry, articulates an explicit hope of immortality, and presents Wisdom as a divine attribute "more beautiful than the sun" — language later echoed in New Testament Christology.

What are the major themes of Wisdom?

Wisdom explores themes including Wisdom, Immortality, Righteousness, Providence, Idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Wisdom 3:8.

What translation should I read Wisdom 3:8 in?

Wisdom 3:8 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 Wisdom 3:8?

Wisdom 3:8 reads (KJVA): “They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.” 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.

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