Proverbs 8:27
When he established the heavens, I was there. When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
In Context
26while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
28when he made firm the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong,
Cross References
Psalms 33:6By the word of LORD were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Psalms 136:5to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his loving kindness [is] forever,
Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, [and] will gently lead those who have their young.
Jeremiah 10:12He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.
Hebrews 1:2whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the ages.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:23-32
Wisdom Eternal and Divine. 22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when… Read the whole commentary →