The King James Version Bible

Proverbs 8:26-33

  1. While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

  2. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

  3. When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

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

  5. Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

  6. Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

  7. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

  8. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.