Proverbs 8:31
“Reioycing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sonnes of men.”
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Proverbs 8:31 Context
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: 31Reioycing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sonnes of men. 32Nowe therefore hearken vnto me, O yee children: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes. 33Heare instruction, and bee wise, and refuse it not.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:31
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
- King James Version
Rejoicing in the world, His earth, And {having} my delight in the sons of men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Playing in his earth; and my delight was with the sons of men.
- Basic English Bible
rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
- Darby Bible
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
- Webster's Bible
Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.
- World English Bible
Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth, And my delights [are] with the sons of men.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Playing in His habitable earth, and my delights are with the sons of men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 8:31
8:31 My delights were - To uphold them by my power and providence, to reveal myself and my Father's will to them from age to age, to assume their nature, and to redeem and save them.