What does Proverbs 8:14 mean?

Proverbs 8:14 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 8:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

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.

14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

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