Proverbs 8:22
The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.
23From eternal days I was given my place, from the birth of time, before the earth was.
Cross References
Job 28:26When he made a law for the rain, and a way for the thunder-flames;
Psalms 104:24O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.
John 1:1From the first he was the Word, and the Word was in relation with God and was God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →