Proverbs 8:30

Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

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Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

In Context

29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Matthew 17:5While he yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear all of you him.

John 1:18No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.

John 16:28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

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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