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Bearing fruit » The fruit of wisdom
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Error » Definition of » Despised by saints
I will take no wicked thing in hand. I hate the sin of unfaithfulness; it shall not cleave unto me.
Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
because I know not what I do. For what I would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I.
Evil » What is to hate evil
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"
The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.
With loving mercy and faithfulness, sins be forgiven; and whoso searcheth the LORD eschewth evil.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter. The praise of it endureth forever.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy things is understanding.
The fear of the LORD maketh a long life; but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
The fear of the LORD is a stronghold; and his children are under a sure defense. The fear of the LORD is a well of life; to avoid the snares of death.
The end of lowliness and the fear of God, is riches, honour, prosperity and health.
Stand up LORD, thou that dwellest on high: Let Zion be filled with equity and righteousness. Let truth and faithfulness be in her time: power, health, wisdom, knowledge and the fear of God are her treasure.
Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Finding » Who shall find wisdom
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me.
Frowardness » The froward mouth
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
The mouth of the just will be talking of wisdom; but the tongue of the froward shall perish.
Hate » What is to hate evil
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Hatred » We should exhibit against » Evil
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
O ye that love the LORD, see that ye hate the thing which is evil. The LORD preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.
Honor » Where honor is
For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place.
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.
Inheritance » Who inherits substance
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Love » Those that love wisdom
Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Pride » Hateful to Christ
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Pride/arrogance » Who hates pride and arrogancy
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Sin » Defined » Despised by saints
I will take no wicked thing in hand. I hate the sin of unfaithfulness; it shall not cleave unto me.
Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
because I know not what I do. For what I would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I.
Sin » Should be » Hated
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
Hate the evil, and love the good. Set up right again in the port and, no doubt, the LORD God of hosts shall be merciful unto the remnant of Joseph.
O ye that love the LORD, see that ye hate the thing which is evil. The LORD preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.
Speech/communication » The froward mouth
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
The mouth of the just will be talking of wisdom; but the tongue of the froward shall perish.
Strength » What has strength
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Substance » Who inherits substance
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Despised by saints
I will take no wicked thing in hand. I hate the sin of unfaithfulness; it shall not cleave unto me.
Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
because I know not what I do. For what I would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I.
Understanding » What is understanding
And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy things is understanding.
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Behold, I have taught you ordinances and laws, such as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do even so in the land whither ye go to possess it. Keep them therefore and do them, for that is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations: which, when they have heard all these ordinances, shall say, 'O what a wise and understanding people is this great nation.'
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better it is to have a little thing with righteousness, than great rents wrongfully gotten.
A good name is more worth than great riches; and loving favour is better than silver and gold.
A good name is more worth than a precious ointment, and the day of death is better than the day of birth.
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.
A small thing that the righteous hath, is better than the great riches of the ungodly.
A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.
The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
{Tet} O LORD, thou hast dealt graciously with thy servant, according unto thy word. O learn me thy kindness, nurture and knowledge, for I believe thy commandments. Before I was troubled, I went wrong, but now I keep thy word. read more.
Thou art good and friendly; O teach me thy statutes. The proud imagine lies upon me, but I keep thy commandments with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as brawn, but my delight hath been in thy law. It is good for me that I have been in trouble, that I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me, than thousands of gold and silver.
Thou art good and friendly; O teach me thy statutes. The proud imagine lies upon me, but I keep thy commandments with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as brawn, but my delight hath been in thy law. It is good for me that I have been in trouble, that I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me, than thousands of gold and silver.
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold. For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. read more.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Wealth » Who shall have wealth
{Praise the Everlasting} Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, and hath great delight in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever.
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
When an iron is blunt, and the point not sharpened, it must be whet again, and that with might. Even so doth wisdom follow diligence.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. read more.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Wisdom is a high thing; yea, even to the fool, for he dare not open his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is better than riches; yea, much more worth than the eyesight. For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold. For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. read more.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. read more.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom
Doth not wisdom cry? Doth not understanding put forth her voice? Standeth she not in the high places in the streets and ways? Doth she not cry before the whole city, and in the gates where men go out and in? read more.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold. For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure. "The LORD himself had me in possession in the beginning of his ways, before he began his works afore time. I have been ordained from everlasting, and from the beginning before the earth was made. When I was born, there were neither depths nor springs of water. Before the foundations of the mountains were laid, yea before all hills was I born. The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself. For when he made the heavens, I was present; when he set up the depths in order; when he hanged the clouds above; when he fastened the springs of the deep; When he shut the sea within certain bounds, that the waters should not go over their marks. When he laid the foundations of the earth, I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing always before him. As for the round compass of his world, I make it joyful: for my delight is to be among the children of men.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold. For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength. Through me, kings reign: through me, princes make just laws. Through me, lords bear rule, and all judges of the earth execute judgment. I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, and in the street of judgment: That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure. "The LORD himself had me in possession in the beginning of his ways, before he began his works afore time. I have been ordained from everlasting, and from the beginning before the earth was made. When I was born, there were neither depths nor springs of water. Before the foundations of the mountains were laid, yea before all hills was I born. The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself. For when he made the heavens, I was present; when he set up the depths in order; when he hanged the clouds above; when he fastened the springs of the deep; When he shut the sea within certain bounds, that the waters should not go over their marks. When he laid the foundations of the earth, I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing always before him. As for the round compass of his world, I make it joyful: for my delight is to be among the children of men.