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Proverbs 8:27

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

Proverbs 8:27 · King James Version

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Proverbs 8:27 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,

WEB World English Bible

When he established the heavens, I was there. When he set a circle on the surface of the deep,

NHEB New Heart English Bible

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep,

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24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

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

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

30 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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