Proverbs 8:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The LORD created me at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of old.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • John 1:1-2 : 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God.
  • Col 1:17 : 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
  • Ps 104:24 : 24 How many are Your works, LORD! In wisdom You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
  • Prov 3:19 : 19 By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.
  • Job 28:26-28 : 26 when He made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, 27 then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also examined it. 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 8:23-27
    5 verses
    88%

    23From eternity I was established, from the beginning, before the origins of the earth.

    24When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs heavy with water.

    25Before the mountains were shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth.

    26Before He made the earth, the fields, or the first dust of the world.

    27When He established the heavens, I was there; when He marked out the horizon on the face of the deep.

  • Prov 8:14-21
    8 verses
    78%

    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

    15By me kings reign, and rulers enact just decrees.

    16By me princes govern, and nobles—all who judge rightly.

    17I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.

    18Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.

    20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice.

    21Granting an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.

  • Prov 8:30-31
    2 verses
    76%

    30Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman, delighting day by day, rejoicing always in His presence.

    31Rejoicing in His whole world and delighting in the sons of men.

  • Isa 48:15-16
    2 verses
    71%

    15I, even I, have spoken; I have called him, I have brought him, and he will succeed in his mission.

    16Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning, I have not spoken in secret; from the time it came to be, I was there. And now the Lord GOD has sent Me, along with His Spirit.

  • Heb 1:10
    71%

    10'In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.'

  • John 1:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

    2He was in the beginning with God.

  • Isa 48:3
    69%

    3I declared the former things long ago; they went forth from my mouth, and I made them known. Suddenly, I acted, and they came to pass.

  • Isa 48:5
    68%

    5I declared it to you long ago; before it happened, I made you hear of it, so you could not say, 'My idol has done this; my carved and molten images have commanded it.'

  • Gen 1:1
    68%

    1In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

  • Prov 8:12
    68%

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

  • Jer 1:4-5
    2 verses
    68%

    4The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

    5Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.

  • John 17:5
    68%

    5And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.

  • Isa 46:10
    67%

    10I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.'

  • Jer 17:12
    67%

    12A glorious throne, exalted from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.

  • Isa 49:1
    67%

    1Listen to me, you distant islands, and pay attention, you faraway nations: The Lord called me from the womb; even before I was born, He mentioned my name.

  • Job 29:4-5
    2 verses
    67%

    4I was as in the prime of my life, when the intimate friendship of God was over my tent.

    5The Almighty was still with me, and my children surrounded me.

  • Song 6:12
    67%

    12Before I realized it, my desire set me among the chariots of my noble people.

  • Ps 90:2
    67%

    2Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.

  • Isa 48:12
    67%

    12Listen to Me, Jacob, and Israel, My called one: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last.

  • Eccl 2:9
    67%

    9I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom stayed with me.

  • Ps 18:22
    67%

    22For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God.

  • Deut 2:31
    67%

    31Then the LORD said to me, 'See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land to you. Begin to take possession of it, that you may inherit his land.'

  • Job 33:4
    67%

    4The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

  • Isa 41:4
    67%

    4Who has accomplished and done this, calling forth generations from the beginning? I, the Lord, am the first, and I am also with the last—I am he.

  • Ps 139:13
    67%

    13For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.

  • Ps 102:25
    67%

    25I say, 'My God, do not take me away in the midst of my days, your years endure through all generations.'

  • Jer 31:3
    67%

    3The LORD appeared to me from far away, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness.

  • 2 Sam 22:23
    67%

    23For all his judgments are before me, and I do not turn aside from his statutes.

  • Ps 2:7-8
    2 verses
    66%

    7I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, 'You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.'

    8Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession.

  • Ps 77:5
    66%

    5You have held my eyelids open; I am troubled and cannot speak.

  • 2 Sam 23:2
    66%

    2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, and His word was on my tongue.

  • Job 38:4
    66%

    4Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.