Proverbs 8:29

when he gave to the sea its boundary,that the waters should not violate his commandment,when he marked out the foundations of the earth;

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In The King James Version

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

In Context

28when he established the clouds above,when the springs of the deep became strong,

30then I was the craftsman by his side.I was a delight day by day,always rejoicing before him,

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Cross References

Job 38:4"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?Declare, if you have understanding.

Job 38:11and said, 'Here you may come, but no further.Here your proud waves shall be stayed?'

Psalms 104:5He laid the foundations of the earth,that it should not be moved forever.

Psalms 136:5To him who by understanding made the heavens;for his loving kindness endures forever:

Jeremiah 5:22Do you not fear me?' says the Lord 'Won't you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetual decree, that it can't pass it? And though its waves toss themselves, yet they can't prevail; though they roar, yet they can't pass over it.'

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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