Proverbs 3:19
It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
In Context
18Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have such knowledge!
Psalms 136:5To him who knew how to make the heavens. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Proverbs 8:29when he set limits on the sea so that the waters would not go farther than he ordered, and when he laid out the foundations of the earth.
Jeremiah 51:15It was God who made the earth by his power. He created the world by his wisdom and by his understanding he put the heavens in place.
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 →