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Proverbs 8:30

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Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
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  1. John 1:1–3Rank 1 from verse 30
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    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.

  2. John 1:18Rank 2 from verse 30
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    18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

  3. Isaiah 42:1Rank 3 from verse 30
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    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.

  4. Matthew 3:17Rank 4 from verse 30
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    17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  5. John 12:28Rank 5 from verse 30
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    28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

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Proverbs 8:30

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delight

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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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before

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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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29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

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31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

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