Proverbs 3:19
The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
In Context
18She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
20By his knowledge the deep was parted, and dew came dropping from the skies.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.
Psalms 136:5To him who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Proverbs 8:29When he put a limit to the sea, so that the waters might not go against his word: when he put in position the bases of the earth:
Jeremiah 51:15He has made the earth by his power, he has made the world strong in its place by his wisdom, and by his wise design the heavens have been stretched out:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:14-21
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a… Read the whole commentary →