Proverbs 8:22
The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
23From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began.
Cross References
Job 28:26when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt,
Psalms 104:24How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
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 →