Proverbs 8:22
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
In context
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: 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; And I will fill their treasures.
22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; When there were no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth:
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 8:22 in the NIV
“The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 8:22 in the ESV
“The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old.