Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly.
New American Standard Bible
All who judge rightly.
King James Version
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Holman Bible
as do nobles and all righteous judges.
A Conservative Version
By me rulers rule, and ranking men, [even] all the judges of the earth.
American Standard Version
By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Amplified
“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.
Bible in Basic English
Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.
Darby Translation
by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
Julia Smith Translation
By me chiefs shall have dominion, and nobles all judging the earth.
King James 2000
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness.
Modern King James verseion
Princes rule by me, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment.
NET Bible
by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
New Heart English Bible
By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
The Emphasized Bible
By me, rulers govern, and nobles - all the righteous judges:
Webster
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
World English Bible
By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
Youngs Literal Translation
By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth.
Themes
Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
Substance » Who inherits substance
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
15 Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. 16 By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me.