Proverbs 8:22
¶ 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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15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
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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.
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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.
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4 ¶ Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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