Proverbs 8:22

King James Version 1611 (Original)

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

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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 The same was in the beginning with God.
  • Col 1:17 : 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
  • Ps 104:24 : 24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
  • Prov 3:19 : 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
  • Job 28:26-28 : 26 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder: 27 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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    23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

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    14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

    15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

    16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

    17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

    18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

    19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

    20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

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    15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

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    10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

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

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    3 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.

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