Translations
Modern
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
Traditional
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Literal
By me princes rule, and nobles—all those judging with righteousness.
Latin
…per me principes imperant, et potentes decernunt justitiam.
Original
Hebrew
English
By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.
Notes
The best rulers use wisdom to guide them (for example, 1 Kings 3:16–28).
The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:
The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)
Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.
Glossary
Minerals and Metals Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to