Proverbs 8:22
The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made anything, from the beginning.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 enrich those who love me, and thus complete their treasures.
23I was ordained from eternity, and out of antiquity, before the earth was formed.
Cross References
Job 28:26At that time, he gave a law to the rain and a path to the resounding storms.
Psalms 104:24And he helped his people greatly, and he strengthened them over their enemies.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
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 →