Proverbs 8:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice - (Psalms 18:35; Daniel 2:21; Daniel 4:26-37; Romans 13:1.) If even "kings" owe their authority, and their power of reigning wisely and happily, to Wisdom, whose embodiment is Messiah, the King of kings, much more may we, as private individuals, depend on her for guidance in all our concerns. "Princes" are the chief rulers next to kings; it is their office, in subordination to kings, to enact laws and administer justice. Whatever of sound justice there is in their legislation and judicature is due to Divine Wisdom.

Proverbs 8:15

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.