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Proverbs 8:26

What does Proverbs 8:26 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When he had not made the earth or the fields or the dust of the world.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

While He had not made the earth, and out-places, And the top of the dusts of the world.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He had not yet made the earth, nor the rivers, nor the poles of the world.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.

Context

v.25Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;

v.26This passage

v.27When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,

Cross references

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  • Genesis 1:1

    In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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