Proverbs 8:22
The Lord created me first of all; I was made before anything else.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21I grant wealth to those who love me; I fill their treasure storehouses.
23I was formed a long time ago, at the first, before the world began.
Cross References
Job 28:26He set a limit for the rain and made a path for the lightning.
Psalms 104:24Lord, how many different things you have made—all of them wisely created! The earth is full of your creatures.
John 1:1In the beginning the Word already was. The Word was with God, and the Word 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 →