Proverbs 8:28–32
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
*When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceGen.1.10. iob.38.10. psal.14.9.
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
Then I was by him, as one brought vp with him: and I was daily his delight, reioycing alwayes before him:
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
Reioycing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sonnes of men.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
*Nowe therefore hearken vnto me, O yee children: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.119.1, 2. and 128.1. luc.11.28.
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From verse 29
- Psalms 104:9Rank 1 from verse 29
- Jeremiah 5:22Rank 2 from verse 29
22Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
22*Feare yee not mee, saith the LORD? Will yee not tremble at my presence, which haue placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetuall decree that it cannot passe it, and though the waues thereof tosse themselues, yet can they not preuaile, though they roare, yet can they not passe ouer it?
- Genesis 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 29
9¶ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
10And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
9¶ And God said, *Let the waters vnder the heauen be gathered together vnto one place, and let the dry land appeare: and it was so.
10And God called the drie land, Earth, and the gathering together of the waters called hee, Seas: and God saw that it was good.
- Job 38:4–11Rank 4 from verse 29
4Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
8Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
9When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,
10And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
4*Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, †if thou hast vnderstanding.
5Who hath layd the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line vpon it?
6Wherepuon are the †foundations thereof †fastened? or who layd the corner stone thereof?
7When the morning starres sang together, and all the sonnes of God shouted for ioy.
8*Or who shut vp the sea with doores, when it brake foorth as if it had issued out of the wombe?
9When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thicke darknesse a swadling band for it,
10And ‖brake vp for it my decreed place, and set barres and doores,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and heere shall †thy proud waues be stayed.
- Psalms 104:5Rank 5 from verse 29
- Psalms 33:7Rank 6 from verse 29
From verse 30
- John 1:1–3Rank 1 from verse 30
1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
1¶ In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2*The same was in the beginning with God.
3*All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- Isaiah 42:1Rank 3 from verse 30
1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
1¶ **Behold my seruant whome I vphold, mine elect in whom my soule delighteth: I haue put my Spirit vpon him, he shall bring forth iudgement to the Gentiles.
- Matthew 3:17Rank 4 from verse 30
- John 12:28Rank 5 from verse 30
- John 16:28Rank 6 from verse 30
- Colossians 1:13Rank 7 from verse 30
- Matthew 17:5Rank 8 from verse 30
5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
5*While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud ouershadowed them: and behold a voyce out of the cloude, which saide, This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased: heare ye him.
From verse 31
- Psalms 16:3Rank 1 from verse 31
1NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
1¶ Now *before the feast of the Passeouer, when Iesus knew that his houre was come, that he should depart out of this world vnto the Father, hauing loued his owne which were in the world, he loued them vnto the end.
- Psalms 40:6–8Rank 3 from verse 31
6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
6*†Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire, mine eares hast thou opened: burnt offering and sinne-offering hast thou not required.
7Then sayd I, Loe, I come: in the volume of the booke it is written of me:
8†I delight to doe thy will, O my God: yea thy lawe is within my heart.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 4 from verse 31
9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
9For yee know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poore, that yee through his pouertie might be rich.
From verse 32
- Luke 11:28Rank 1 from verse 32
- Psalms 119:1–2Rank 2 from verse 32
1BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
1¶ Blessed are the ‖vndefiled in the way: who walke in the Law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keepe his testimonies: and that seeke him with the whole heart.
- Psalms 1:1–4Rank 3 from verse 32
1BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
1¶ Blessed * is the man that walketh not in the counsell of the ‖vngodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornefull.
2But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, *and in his Law doeth he meditate day and night.
3And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not †wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.
4The vngodly are not so: but are *like the chaffe, which the winde driueth away.
- Psalms 128:1Rank 4 from verse 32
- Proverbs 5:7Rank 5 from verse 32
- Proverbs 7:24Rank 6 from verse 32
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Proverbs 8:28
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established
Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Visible masses of condensed vapour in the sky. Sense 2: Figures of covering, multitude, or obscurity.
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strengthened
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.
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Sense 1: Great in depth, or a place far beneath the surface. Sense 2: The sea, an abyss of waters, or deep waters. Sense 3: Profound, hidden, or difficult to reach or understand.
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strenghtened
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.
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Proverbs 8:29
1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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commandment
Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Proverbs 8:30
Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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Proverbs 8:31
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Fit or able to be inhabited.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Sense 1: Great pleasures, joys, or things that give pleasure. Sense 2: As a verb, gives great pleasure.
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Proverbs 8:32
1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
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8:27When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
8:27‖When hee prepared the heauens, I was there: when he set a compasse vpon the face of the depth.
8:28When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
8:28When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.
Selected passage8:29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
8:29*When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Selected passage8:30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
8:30Then I was by him, as one brought vp with him: and I was daily his delight, reioycing alwayes before him:
Selected passage8:31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
8:31Reioycing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sonnes of men.
Selected passage8:32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
8:32*Nowe therefore hearken vnto me, O yee children: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.
Selected passage8:33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
8:33Heare instruction, and bee wise, and refuse it not.