Proverbs 3:19
The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.
Updated King James Version
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 hold upon her: and happy is every one that retains her.
20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if you have understanding.
Psalms 136:5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever.
Proverbs 8:29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Jeremiah 51:15He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
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 →