Proverbs 8:31

I was rejoicing in his whole world, 1 and my delight was in the sons of mankind. 1

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In The King James Version

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

In Context

30I was beside him, as a skilled craftsman; 1 I was his delight day after day, 1 always rejoicing before him. 1

32Now, my sons, listen to me, 1 for those who keep my ways will be blessed. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 16:3As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them. 1

John 4:34Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work.

2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:23-32

Wisdom Eternal and Divine. 22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when… Read the whole commentary →

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