Proverbs 8:22
The Lord created me as the beginning of his way, the first of his works from the commencement,
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit a lasting possession; and their treasures will I fill
23From eternity was I appointed chief, from the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth.
Cross References
Job 28:26When he made a law for the rain, and a way for the lightning of [his] thunders;
Psalms 104:24How manifold are thy works, O Lord! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
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 →