Proverbs 3:19
The Lord founded the earth by (his) wisdom; he stablished (the) heavens by (his) prudence.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
In Context
18It is a tree of life to them that take (hold of) it; and he that holdeth (onto) it, is blessed.
20The depths of waters brake out by his wisdom; and (the) clouds waxed (al)together with dew.
Cross References
Job 38:4Where were thou, when I set the foundaments of the earth? (or when I made the foundations of the earth?) show thou to me, if thou hast understanding.
Psalms 136:5Which made heavens by understanding. (Who made the heavens by his wisdom.)
Proverbs 8:29When he compassed to the sea his mark (or When he set the boundaries for the seas); and setted law to (the) waters, that they should not pass their coasts. When he weighed the foundaments of [the] earth;
Jeremiah 51:15The Lord swore, which made [the] earth by his strength, (which) made ready the world by his wisdom, and stretched forth (the) heavens by his prudence.
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 →