Proverbs 3:19
The Lord founded the earth on wisdom. He secured the heavens with prudence.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.
20By his wisdom, the abyss erupted and the clouds increased with dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you, when I set the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Psalms 136:5If I ever forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.
Proverbs 8:29when he encompassed the sea within its limits, and laid down a law for the waters, lest they transgress their limits; when he weighed the foundations of the earth.
Jeremiah 51:15The One who made the earth by his strength, who prepared the world by his wisdom, and who stretched out the heavens by his prudence:
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 →