Proverbs 8:15

The Passion Translation

I empower kings to reign and rulers to make laws that are just.

Cross References

Psalm 2:10

“Listen to me, all you rebel kings and all you upstart judges of the earth. Learn your lesson while there’s still time.

Psalm 99:4

A lover of justice is our mighty King; he is right in all his ways. He insists on being fair to all, promoting true justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 29:4

A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people. But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.

Proverbs 8:16

I empower princes to rise and take dominion, and generous ones to govern the earth.

Isaiah 1:26

“I will restore deliverers as in former times and your wise counselors as at the beginning. Only then will you be called the Righteous City and the Faithful City!”

Jeremiah 33:15

At that time, I will cause a righteous Branch to sprout from David’s lineage. And he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Daniel 2:21

He alone controls the changes of times and seasons. He enthrones and dethrones kings, he imparts wisdom to the wise, and he pours out revelation-knowledge to those with understanding.

Daniel 4:25

“You will be driven far from human society and will make your home with the wild beasts for seven years. Like cattle, you will eat grass, and you will be damp with the dew of heaven, until you have learned that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and can give them to whomever he pleases.

Daniel 4:32

You will be driven far from human society for seven years. You will make your home with the wild beasts, and you will eat grass like cattle until you have learned that I, the Most High, am sovereign over the kingdoms of men and can give them to whomever I please.”

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus came close to them and said, “All authority of the universe has been given to me.

Romans 13:1

Every person must submit to and support the authorities over him. For there can be no authority in the universe except by God’s appointment, which means that every authority that exists has been instituted by God.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and suddenly a white horse appeared. The name of the one riding it was Faithful and True, and with pure righteousness he judges and rides to battle.

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his thigh he had inscribed a name: King of kings and Lord of lords.