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

17Wisdom will be your guide through a happy life. She will lead you in ways that keep you safe. 18Wisdom is like a tree with fruits that give life to the people who pick them. The Lord blesses everyone who keeps hold of wisdom. The Lord used wisdom to create the earth. He understood the right way to create the heavens. 20He used his knowledge to pour water from under the earth into the rivers and seas. He caused the clouds to send down rain. 21My child, always keep hold of wisdom and a good mind. Make sure that you keep them safe.

Proverbs 3:19 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

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

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:19

• Proverbs 8:27I was there when he put the heavens in their place. I was there when he made the border of the sea where it meets the sky.
• Psalms 104:24Lord, you have made very many different things! You were very wise in the way that you have made them all. The earth is full of the living things that you have made.
• Jeremiah 10:12But the Lord used his power to make the earth. He used his wisdom to make it strong. He knew how to put the sky to cover the earth.
• Jeremiah 51:15The Lord used his power to make the earth. He used his wisdom to make it strong. He knew how to put the sky to cover the earth.
• John 1:3God made all things through the Word. God did not make anything without him.

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