Proverbs 8:22
Yahweh, had constituted me the beginning of his way, before his works, at the commencement of that time;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 who love me to inherit substance, and, their treasuries, I may fill.
23At the outset of the ages, had I been established, in advance of the antiquities of the earth;
Cross References
Job 28:26When he made, for the rain, a decree, and a way for the lightning of thunders,
Psalms 104:24How thy works abound, O Yahweh! All of them—in wisdom, hast thou made, The earth is full of thy possession:—
John 1:1Originally, 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 →