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Proverbs 8:29 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: "
Proverbs 8:29
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
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Proverbs 8:1
"Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?"
Proverbs 8:2
"She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths."
Proverbs 8:3
"She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors."
Proverbs 8:4
"Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man."
Proverbs 8:5
"O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart."
Proverbs 8:6
"Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things."
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