The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 27

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

King James Version

When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

American Standard Version

When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,

New English Translation

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

World English Bible

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep,

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.

Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: