Proverbs 8:22
Yahweh created me at the beginning, 1 the first of his deeds then. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21As a result, I make those who love me inherit wealth; 1 I fill up their treasuries. 1
23In ages long ago I was made—from the first, 1 from the beginnings of the earth. 1
Cross References
Job 28:26He made a decree for the rain 1 and a path for the thunder. 1
Psalms 104:24Yahweh, how many and varied are your works! 1 With wisdom you made them all; 1 the earth overflows with your works. 1
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 →