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Proverbs 8:28

What does Proverbs 8:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When he made strong the skies overhead: when the fountains of the deep were fixed:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In His strengthening clouds above, In His making strong fountains of the deep,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

When he established the sky above, and poised the fountains of waters:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

when he established the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong;

Context

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

v.28This passage

v.29When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

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