Proverbs 8:15 (BSB)

By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

From Proverbs 8. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 8:15

• 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 8:15: By me kings reign,.... Christ is the Prince of the kings of the earth, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; they are made kings by him, and are under him; he sets them up, and deposes them at pleasure; they have their kingdoms, crowns, and sceptres from him, and are accountable to him.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 8:15: of which a wisely conducted government is an example.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 8:15: By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. (f) By which he declares that honours, dignities or riches do not come from man's wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.