Proverbs 8:22

The Lord made me the beginning of his ways for his works.

LXX2012 (US English)

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 divide substance to them that love me, and may fill their treasures with good things. If I declare to you the things that daily happen, I will remember also to recount the things of old.

23He established me + 8:23 Gr. before the age. before time was in the beginning, before he made the earth:

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Cross References

Job 28:26When he made them, thus he saw and numbered them, and made a way for the pealing of the thunder.

Psalms 104:24And he increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their enemies. 1

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 →

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