Proverbs 3:19

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 104:24 : 24 How many living things you have made, O LORD! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.
  • Ps 136:5 : 5 to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,
  • Prov 8:27-29 : 27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep, 28 when he established the clouds above, when he secured the fountains of the deep, 29 when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
  • Jer 10:12 : 12 The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.
  • Jer 51:15 : 15 He is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom fixed the world in place, by his understanding he spread out the heavens.
  • John 1:3 : 3 All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Jer 51:15
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    15He is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom fixed the world in place, by his understanding he spread out the heavens.

  • Jer 10:12
    84%

    12The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

  • Prov 3:20
    83%

    20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew.

  • Prov 24:3-4
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    80%

    3By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

  • Ps 136:5
    75%

    5to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,

  • Prov 2:5-6
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    5then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Heb 1:10
    75%

    10And,“You founded the earth in the beginning, Lord, and the heavens are the works of your hands.

  • Ps 89:11
    74%

    11The heavens belong to you, as does the earth. You made the world and all it contains.

  • Ps 24:2
    74%

    2For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.

  • Prov 3:13
    74%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Job 12:13
    74%

    13“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

  • Prov 8:26-29
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    74%

    26before he made the earth and its fields, or the top soil of the world.

    27When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

    28when he established the clouds above, when he secured the fountains of the deep,

    29when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

  • Ps 19:1
    73%

    1For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

  • Ps 102:25
    73%

    25In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.

  • Prov 9:1
    73%

    1The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

  • Job 38:4-6
    3 verses
    73%

    4God’s questions to Job“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess understanding!

    5Who set its measurements– if you know– or who stretched a measuring line across it?

    6On what were its bases set, or who laid its cornerstone–

  • Ps 33:6
    73%

    6By the LORD’s decree the heavens were made; and by the breath of his mouth all the starry hosts.

  • Prov 9:10
    72%

    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Job 28:12
    72%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Gen 1:17
    72%

    17God placed the lights in the expanse of the sky to shine on the earth,

  • 1 Cor 3:19
    72%

    19For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written,“He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

  • Ps 104:5
    72%

    5He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be moved.

  • Prov 8:14
    72%

    14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

  • Isa 40:21
    72%

    21Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told to you since the very beginning? Have you not understood from the time the earth’s foundations were made?

  • 2 Pet 3:5
    72%

    5For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water.

  • Prov 8:12
    72%

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Job 28:27-28
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    27then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely.

    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Amos 9:6
    71%

    6He builds the upper rooms of his palace in heaven and sets its foundation supports on the earth. He summons the water of the sea and pours it out on the earth’s surface. The LORD is his name.

  • Job 28:20
    71%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Ps 115:16
    71%

    16The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind.

  • Prov 4:7
    71%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • Gen 2:4
    71%

    4The Creation of Man and Woman This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created– when the LORD God made the earth and heavens.

  • Gen 1:1
    71%

    1¶ The Creation of the World In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

  • Job 38:36
    71%

    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

  • Prov 3:18
    70%

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Ps 111:10
    70%

    10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • Heb 11:3
    70%

    3By faith we understand that the worlds were set in order at God’s command, so that the visible has its origin in the invisible.

  • Isa 33:6
    70%

    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Prov 17:24
    70%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Ps 146:6
    70%

    6the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,