Proverbs 3:19
By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
World English Bible British
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 lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
20By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
Psalms 136:5to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Proverbs 8:29when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
Jeremiah 51:15“He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom. By his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.
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 →