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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 28

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When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
King James Version
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
American Standard Version
When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
New English Translation
when he established the clouds above, when he secured the fountains of the deep,
World English Bible
when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
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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.
34
Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
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For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
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But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
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Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
2
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.