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Proverbs 8:22
The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
Proverbs 8:22 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 8:22 in other translations
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.
“The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
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In context
19 My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.
20 I go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:
21 So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.
22 The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
23 From eternal days I was given my place, from the birth of time, before the earth was.
24 When there was no deep I was given birth, when there were no fountains flowing with water.
25 Before the mountains were put in their places, before the hills was my birth:
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