Proverbs 3:19

19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

Proverbs 3:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
ESV
19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
NLT
19 By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens.
MSG
19 With Lady Wisdom, God formed Earth; with Madame Insight, he raised Heaven.
CSB
19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.

Proverbs 3:19 In-Context

17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Genesis 1:31; Psalms 136:5-9
  • 2. S Job 28:25-27; Psalms 104:24
  • 3. Proverbs 8:27-29
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