Proverbs 8:22
The Lord hath possessed me in the beginning of his way: I was before his workes of olde.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 cause them that loue me, to inherite substance, and I will fill their treasures.
23I was set vp from euerlasting, from the beginning and before the earth.
Cross References
Job 28:26When he made a decree for the rayne, and a way for the lightening of the thunders,
Psalms 104:24O Lord, howe manifolde are thy workes! in wisdome hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
John 1:1In the beginning was that Word, and that Word was with God, and that 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 →