◄ Proverbs 8:29 ►
Parallel Verses
New International Version
when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

New American Standard Bible
When He set for the sea its boundary So that the water would not transgress His command, When He marked out the foundations of the earth;

King James Bible
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
when He set a limit for the sea so that the waters would not violate His command, when He laid out the foundations of the earth.

International Standard Version
when he set a boundary for the sea so the waters would not exceed his limits, when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

American Standard Version
When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

Douay-Rheims Bible
When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when be balanced the foundations of the earth;

Darby Bible Translation
when he imposed on the sea his decree that the waters should not pass his commandment, when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Young's Literal Translation
In His setting for the sea its limit, And the waters transgress not His command, In His decreeing the foundations of earth,
Jump to Previous
Appointed Assigned Bases Bound Boundary Command Commandment Decree Decreeing Earth Foundations Imposed Limit Marked Position Sea Setting Transgress Violate Water Waters Word
Jump to Next
Appointed Assigned Bases Bound Boundary Command Commandment Decree Decreeing Earth Foundations Imposed Limit Marked Position Sea Setting Transgress Violate Water Waters Word
Context
The Excellence of Wisdom

1Does not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart. 6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing fraudulent or perverse in them. 9They are all plain to him that understands, and right to them that find knowledge. 10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the fraudulent mouth, do I hate. 14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18Riches and honor are with me; yes, durable riches and righteousness. 19My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of judgment: 21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 22The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. 25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 26While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass on the face of the depth: 28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: 29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: 30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; 31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. 32Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35For whoever finds me finds life, and shall obtain favor of the LORD. 36But he that sins against me wrongs his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Cross References
Job 26:10
He has compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.

Job 38:4
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if you have understanding.

Job 38:5
Who has laid the measures thereof, if you know? or who has stretched the line on it?

Job 38:6
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;

Job 38:8
Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it broke forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?

Job 38:10
And broke up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,

Psalm 104:5
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

Psalm 104:9
You have set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

Proverbs 8:28
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

Jeremiah 5:22
Fear you not me? said the LORD: will you not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

Proverbs 8:28
Top of Page
Top of Page


Bible Apps.com