The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 29

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

King James Version

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

American Standard Version

When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

New English Translation

when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

World English Bible

when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out 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:

She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,