Proverbios 8:19-29

19 Mejor es mi fruto que el oro, y que la piedra preciosa; y mi rédito mejor que la plata escogida

20 Por vereda de justicia guiaré, por en medio de veredas de juicio

21 para hacer heredar a mis amigos el ser, y que yo llene sus tesoros

22 El SEÑOR me poseyó en el principio de su camino, desde entonces, antes de sus obras

23 Eternalmente tuve el principado, desde el principio, antes de la tierra

24 Antes de los abismos fui engendrada; antes que fueran las fuentes de las muchas aguas

25 Antes que los montes fueran fundados, antes de los collados, era yo engendrada

26 no había aún hecho la tierra, ni las campiñas, ni el principio del polvo del mundo

27 Cuando componía los cielos, allí estaba yo; cuando señalaba por compás la sobrefaz del abismo

28 cuando afirmaba los cielos arriba, cuando afirmaba las fuentes del abismo

29 cuando ponía al mar su estatuto, y a las aguas, que no pasaran su mandamiento; cuando señalaba los fundamentos de la tierra

Proverbios 8:19-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 8

This chapter contains the instructions of Wisdom or Christ; showing the excellency of them, and the author of them, in opposition to the harlot and her allurements, in the preceding chapter. Christ, under the name of Wisdom, is represented as an herald, publishing the Gospel in the ministry of the word, either in person or by his servants, Pr 8:1. The places where this proclamation is made are described, Pr 8:2,3; the persons to whom, Pr 8:4,5. The excellency of the things delivered, being right things; truth, agreeably to the word of God, plain and easy to be understood, and of more worth than gold, silver, and precious stones, Pr 8:6-11. And then Wisdom, or Christ, is commended and recommended by his consummate prudence and knowledge, by his hatred of evil, and by his influence on the political affairs of kings and princes, Pr 8:12-16; and the advantages of those that are early seekers of him are pointed out; their enjoyment of his favour, of his riches, honour and righteousness; and their being led by him in right paths now, and inheriting eternal glory hereafter, Pr 8:17-21. And next follows an account of his existence from eternity as a divine Person, illustrated by a variety of phrases, Pr 8:22-29; and of his being with the Father; of his great affection for him, and complacency in him; and of Christ's wonderful delight and pleasure in the sons of men, Pr 8:30,31. And the chapter is concluded with an exhortation to them to hearken to his instructions; setting forth the happiness of those that wait on him in public ordinances, and find him; and the misery of those that hate and reject him.