Proverbs 8:22
“The LORD created me, the firstling of his course, Before his works, of old;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21I cause those who love me to possess substance; Yea, I fill their treasuries.
23I was anointed from everlasting, From the beginning, even before the earth was made.
Cross References
Job 28:26When he prescribed a law to the rain, And a path to the thunder-flash,—
Psalms 104:24O LORD! how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all! The earth is full of thy riches!
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 →