Proverbs 8:30

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

29 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;

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

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

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Compare

BSB
Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence.
KJV
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
WEB
then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,
ASV
Then I was by him, [as] a master workman; And I was daily [his] delight, Rejoicing always before him,
DARBY
then I was by him [his] nursling, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
BLB
then I was beside Him [as] a craftsman, and I was a delight day by day, laughing before His face at every time,
ÅB
da var jeg verksmester hos ham, og jeg var hans lyst dag etter dag, jeg lekte alltid for hans åsyn;
OTB
Da var jeg ved hans side, som en mesterhåndverker; jeg var hans glede dag etter dag,
alltid frydende i hans nærvær,
B1930
da var jeg verksmester hos ham, og jeg var hans lyst dag efter dag, jeg lekte alltid for hans åsyn;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • John 1:1–3

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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  • 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.

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  • Matthew 3:17

    And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Colossians 1:13

    Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

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  • 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.

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