Proverbs 8:30 · KJV
“Then I was by him, {as} one brought up {with him}: and I was daily {his} delight, rejoicing always before him;”
— Proverbs 8:30
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights {were} with the sons of men.
Proverbs 8 — Context
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
29When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
30Then I was by him, {as} one brought up {with him}: and I was daily {his} delight, rejoicing always before him;
31Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights {were} with the sons of men.
32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed {are they that} keep my ways.
Cross References
John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:18
No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared {him}.
Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Isaiah 42:1
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, {in whom} my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
John 16:28
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
John 12:28
Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, {saying}, I have both glorified {it}, and will glorify {it} again.
Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated {us} into the kingdom of his dear Son: {his...: Gr. the Son of his love}
Matthew 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.