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23 I was formed[a] before ancient times,
from the beginning, before the earth began.(A)
24 I was born
when there were no watery depths(B)
and no springs filled with water.
25 Before the mountains were established,
prior to the hills,(C) I was given birth –

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  1. 8:23 Or consecrated

23 (A)I have been established from everlasting,
From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.
24 When there were no depths I was brought forth,
When there were no fountains abounding with water.
25 (B)Before the mountains were settled,
Before the hills, I was brought forth;

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23 I was formed long ages ago,
    at the very beginning, when the world came to be.
24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth,
    when there were no springs overflowing with water;(A)
25 before the mountains were settled in place,(B)
    before the hills, I was given birth,(C)

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23 Ages ago I was (A)set up,
    at the first, (B)before the beginning of the earth.
24 When there were no (C)depths I was (D)brought forth,
    when there were no springs abounding with water.
25 Before the mountains (E)had been shaped,
    (F)before the hills, I was brought forth,

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