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Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8:28

The Excellence of Wisdom · Proverbs 8:1–36
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Translations

Modern
…when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth,
Traditional
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
Literal
…in His strengthening the clouds above, in His making strong the fountains of the deep,
Latin
…quando æthera firmabat sursum, et librabat fontes aquarum;

Original

Hebrew
English
…when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth,

Notes

Proverbs 8:27–29

God used his wisdom to create the world. Wisdom helps us understand how the world works and shows God's greatness.

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creation The Word

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

Clouds: God: Established God: Creator God: Wisdom of Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to