Proverbs 8:22
YHWH possessed me—the beginning of His way, || Before His works since then.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21To cause my lovers to inherit substance, || Indeed, I fill their treasures.
23I was anointed from the age, from the first, || From former states of the earth.
Cross References
Job 28:26In His making for the rain a limit, || And a way for the brightness of the voices,
Psalms 104:24How many have been Your works, O YHWH, || You have made all of them in wisdom, || The earth is full of your possessions.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and 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 →