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By me princes rule; Nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
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Christ, the Source of Just Rule
Commentators agree that this verse reveals the ultimate source of just governance. All rulers, from princes to local judges, can only rule rightly and justly through the wisdom that God provides. Scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry explicitly identify this personified Wisdom with Christ, from whom all true prudence, justice, and integrity flow.
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19th Century
Anglican
All the judges of the earth.—By the aid of heavenly wisdom only can they give right and just judgments and so fulfill the high off…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By me princes rule All governors of provinces and cities, who are under the king as supreme; the discharge of whose offic…
Presbyterian
Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is Christ in the Word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ r…
