Proverbs 8:28

“When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When He made firm the skies above, When the springs of the deep became fixed,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
- American Standard Version (1901)

When he made strong the skies overhead: when the fountains of the deep were fixed:
- Basic English Bible

when he established the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong;
- Darby Bible

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
- Webster's Bible

when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
- World English Bible

In His strengthening clouds above, In His making strong fountains of the deep,
- Youngs Literal Bible

When He made firm the skies above, when the fountains of the deep showed their might,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:28


8:28 Strengthened - When he shut up the fountains in the cavities of the earth, and kept them there as it were by a strong band. The deep - Which have their original from the deep, either from the sea, or from the abyss of waters in the bowels of the earth.


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