“Counsel is mine, equity, etc. Let not human presumption exalt itself, for the fullness of virtues rests in the wisdom of God alone, and from this human weakness receives whatever virtue it has.”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs
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14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
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In context
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
— Proverbs 8:14 —
15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.