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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 23

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The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
King James Version
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
American Standard Version
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.
New English Translation
From eternity I have been fashioned, from the beginning, from before the world existed.
World English Bible
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed.
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When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water.
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Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
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While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
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When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
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When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
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When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
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Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;
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Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
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Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.
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Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.