Proverbs 8:16 (BSB)

By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.

From Proverbs 8. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 8:16

• 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 8:16: By me princes rule,.... All governors of provinces and cities, who are under the king as supreme; the discharge of whose office in a right manner requires much wisdom, prudence, justice, and integrity; all which they have from Christ, as well as their power of ruling, that rule well; and nobles, even all the judges of the earth; the word (e) for nobles signifies persons...
• 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.