Proverbs 8:29
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Webster Bible
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In Context
28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
Cross References
Job 38:4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Job 38:11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed.
Psalms 104:5Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
Psalms 136:5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Jeremiah 5:22Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though its waves toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not 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 →