Proverbs 8:14 (BSB)
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
From Proverbs 8. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 8:14
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 8:12-21: Wisdom here is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word and Christ in the heart, not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. It is the word of God, the whole compass of divine revelation; it is God the Word, in whom all divine revelation centres; it is the soul formed...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 8:14: Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom,.... The words and sentiments in this and the following clause are the same with those in Job 12:13; and scent to be taken from thence, which are spoken of God; and being here applied to Wisdom, show that a divine Person is meant; and are very applicable to him who the Wisdom of God, and the power of God...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 8:14: It also gives the elements of good character in counsel. sound wisdom-- (Pro 2:7). I . . . strength--or, "As for me, understanding is strength to me," the source of power (Ecc 9:16); good judgment gives more efficiency to actions;
- Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 8:14-16: Pro 8:14-16 After Wisdom has said what she hates, and thus what she is not, she now says what she is, has, and promises: 14 “Mine is counsel and promotion; I am understanding, mine is strength. 15 By me kings reign, And rulers govern justly.