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16 By me [a]princes rule,
And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me;
And those that seek me [b]diligently shall find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me;
Yea, [c]durable wealth and righteousness.

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  1. Proverbs 8:16 Or, rulers
  2. Proverbs 8:17 Or, early
  3. Proverbs 8:18 Or, ancient

16 by me princes govern,(A)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(B)
    and those who seek me find me.(C)
18 With me are riches and honor,(D)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers