Proverbs 3:19
By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, 1 by understanding he established the heavens. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 take hold of it, 1 those who hold on to it are happy. 1
20By his knowledge the depths broke open 1 and the clouds dropped their dew. 1
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you when I laid the earth's foundations? 1 Tell me, if you have so much understanding. 1
Psalms 136:5to him who by wisdom made the heavens, 1 for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. 1
Proverbs 8:29I was there when he made his limit for the sea, 1 so the waters should not spread beyond his command, 1 and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land. 1
Jeremiah 51:15He has made the earth by his power; he set in place the world by his wisdom. 1 By his understanding he stretched out the heavens. 1
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 →