Proverbs 8:22-23
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:22 Or way; or dominion
- Proverbs 8:22 Or The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work; or The Lord brought me forth at the beginning of his work
Proverbs 8:22-23
King James Version
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.
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Proverbs 8:30-35
New International Version
30 Then I was constantly[a] at his side.(A)
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.(B)
32 “Now then, my children, listen(C) to me;
blessed are(D) those who keep my ways.(E)
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen(F) to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me(G) find life(H)
and receive favor from the Lord.(I)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:30 Or was the artisan; or was a little child
Proverbs 8:30-35
King James Version
30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
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