Proverbs 8:28
“When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe.”
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Proverbs 8:28 Context
26While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27When hee prepared the heauens, I was there: when he set a compasse vpon the face of the depth. 28When he established the cloudes aboue: when he strengthned the fountaines of the deepe. 29When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: 30Then I was by him, as one brought vp with him: and I was daily his delight, reioycing alwayes before him:
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:28
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
- King James Version
When He made firm the skies above, When the springs of the deep became fixed,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
- American Standard Version (1901)
When he made strong the skies overhead: when the fountains of the deep were fixed:
- Basic English Bible
when he established the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong;
- Darby Bible
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
- Webster's Bible
when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
- World English Bible
In His strengthening clouds above, In His making strong fountains of the deep,
- Youngs Literal Bible
When He made firm the skies above, when the fountains of the deep showed their might,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:28
8:28 Strengthened - When he shut up the fountains in the cavities of the earth, and kept them there as it were by a strong band. The deep - Which have their original from the deep, either from the sea, or from the abyss of waters in the bowels of the earth.