Proverbs 3:19
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
In Context
18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.
Psalms 136:5By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
Proverbs 8:29when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.
Jeremiah 51:15The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
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 →