Proverbs 3:19
The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
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 them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.
20By his wisdom the depths have broken out, and the clouds grow thick with dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? tell me if thou hast understanding.
Psalms 136:5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.
Proverbs 8:29When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when he balanced the foundations of the earth;
Jeremiah 51:15He that made the earth by his power, that hath prepared the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.
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 →