Proverbios 8:18-28

18 Tengo riquezas y honor,
así como justicia y prosperidad duraderas.

19 ¡Mis dones son mejores que el oro, aun el oro más puro;
mi paga es mejor que la plata refinada!

20 Camino en rectitud,
por senderos de justicia.

21 Los que me aman heredan riquezas;
llenaré sus cofres de tesoros.

22 »El Señor
me formó desde el comienzo,
antes de crear cualquier otra cosa.

23 Fui nombrada desde la eternidad,
en el principio mismo, antes de que existiera la tierra.

24 Nací antes de que los océanos fueran creados,
antes de que brotara agua de los manantiales.

25 Antes de que se formaran las montañas,
antes que las colinas, yo nací,

26 antes de que el Señor
hiciera la tierra y los campos
y los primeros puñados de tierra.

27 Estaba presente cuando él estableció los cielos,
cuando trazó el horizonte sobre los océanos.

28 Estaba ahí cuando colocó las nubes arriba,
cuando estableció los manantiales en lo profundo de la tierra.

Proverbios 8:18-28 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.