Proverbs 8:22

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.

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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 this one was in the beginning with God;
  • Col 1:17 : 17 and himself is before all, and the all things in him have consisted.
  • Ps 104:24 : 24 How many have been Thy works, O Jehovah, All of them in wisdom Thou hast made, Full is the earth of thy possessions.
  • Prov 3:19 : 19 Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.
  • Job 28:26-28 : 26 In His making for the rain a limit, And a way for the brightness of the voices, 27 Then He hath seen and declareth it, He hath prepared it, and also searched it out, 28 And He saith to man: -- `Lo, fear of the Lord, that `is' wisdom, And to turn from evil `is' understanding.'

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