Proverbs 3:20
By his knowledge the deep was parted, and dew came dropping from the skies.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
In Context
21My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
Cross References
Genesis 1:9And God said, Let the waters under the heaven come together in one place, and let the dry land be seen: and it was so.
Genesis 27:28May God give you the dew of heaven, and the good things of the earth, and grain and wine in full measure:
Deuteronomy 33:28And Israel is living in peace, the fountain of Jacob by himself, in a land of grain and wine, with dew dropping from the heavens.
Job 38:8Or where were you when the sea came to birth, pushing out from its secret place;
Psalms 65:9\65:8\Those in the farthest parts of the earth have fear when they see your signs: the outgoings of the morning and evening are glad because of you.
Jeremiah 14:22Are any of the false gods of the nations able to make rain come? are the heavens able to give showers? are you not he, O Lord our God? so we will go on waiting for you, for you have done all these things.
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 →