Proverbs 3:19
The Lord by wisdome hath layde the foundation of the earth, and hath stablished the heauens through vnderstanding.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 them that lay holde on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.
20By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp, and the cloudes droppe downe the dewe.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast vnderstanding,
Psalms 136:5Which by his wisedome made the heauens: for his mercie endureth for euer:
Proverbs 8:29When he gaue his decree to the Sea, that the waters shoulde not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth,
Jeremiah 51:15He hath made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisedome, and hath stretched out the heauen by his discretion.
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 →