Proverbs 8:22
“The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
In Context
21that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed.
Cross References
Job 28:26When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder,
Psalms 104:24LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom, you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches.
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 →