Proverbs 8:25-36
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25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
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26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
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27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
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28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
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29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
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30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
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31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
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32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
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33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
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34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
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35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.