Proverbs 3:19

Proverbs 3:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
• New International Version (NIV)By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;

Context of Proverbs 3:19

17All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. 20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew. 21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

Proverbs 3:19 word by word

יְֽהוָ֗ה בְּחָכְמָ֥ה יָֽסַד־אָ֑רֶץ כּוֹנֵ֥ן שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם בִּתְבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• The LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• foundedיָסַדyâsad · to foundH3245
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• by wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• and establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• the heavensשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• by understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:19

• Proverbs 8:27I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,
• Psalms 104:24How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
• Psalms 136:5By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
• Jeremiah 10:12The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
• Jeremiah 51:15The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
• John 1:3Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Commentaries on Proverbs 3:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth - Here wisdom is taken in its proper acceptation, for that infinite knowledge and skill which God has manifested in the creation and composition of the earth, and in the structure and economy of the heavens. He has established the order as well as the essence of all things; so that though they vary in their positions, etc., yet they never change either their places, or their properties. Composition and analysis…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Hereto Wisdom has been thought of in relation to men. Now the question comes, What is she in relation to God? and the answer is, that the creative act implies a Divine Wisdom, through which the Divine will acts. This thought, developed in Psalm 33:6; John 1:3. The words of the writer of the Proverbs take their place among the proofs of the dogmatic statements of the Nicene Creed.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-20Verses 13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-20God's wisdom brought harmony to the universe. Being wise means living according to the principles found in creation.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-2019-20. The place of wisdom in the economy of creation and providence commends it to men, who, in proportion to their finite powers, may possess this invaluable attribute, and are thus encouraged by the divine example of its use to seek its possession.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Proverbs 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings