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16 Through me princes rule,
    so do nobles and all fair judges.
17 I love those who love me.
    Those eagerly looking for me will find me.
18 I have riches and honor,
    lasting wealth and righteousness.

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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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Footnotes

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