The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 32

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water.

Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

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

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

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.

King James Version

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

American Standard Version

Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

New English Translation

“So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

World English Bible

"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who 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,

Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mingled.

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.