Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 8:22
“The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 8:22 Context
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst 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:
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Other Translations
The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The LORD possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
- Darby Bible
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
- World English Bible
Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD made me as the beginning of His way, the first of His works of old.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The LORD possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
- Darby Bible
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
- World English Bible
Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD made me as the beginning of His way, the first of His works of old.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:22
8:22 Possessed me - As his son by eternal generation, before the beginning. Of old - His works of creation.