Proverbs 8:22
Yahweh created me, wisdom, when he began to create the world; he created me to do my work before he created anything else.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21I give wealth to those who love me; I fill their houses with valuable things.
23He appointed me long ago, before he created the earth.
Cross References
Job 28:26and when he decided where rain should fall, and what path lightning should take from the clouds down to the ground,
Psalms 104:24Yahweh, you have made so many different kinds of things! You were very wise as you made them all. The earth is full of the creatures that you made.
John 1:1The one who expresses [MET] ◄ God’s character/what God is like► has always existed ◄from the beginning [MTY] of everything/before everything began►. He has always existed with God, and he has God’s nature.
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 →