Proverbs 3:19
“The Lord by wisedome hath founded the earth; by vnderstanding hath he established the heauens.”
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Proverbs 3:19 Context
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace. 18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her. 19The Lord by wisedome hath founded the earth; by vnderstanding hath he established the heauens. 20By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp; and the cloudes droppe downe the dew. 21¶ My sonne, let not them depart from thine eyes: keepe sound wisedome and discretion.
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Other Translations
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
- King James Version
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
- Darby Bible
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
- Webster's Bible
By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
- World English Bible
Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
- Darby Bible
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
- Webster's Bible
By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
- World English Bible
Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:19
3:19 Wisdom - Either by Christ, or by that Divine perfection of wisdom, which is the fountain of wisdom in man.