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

17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. 20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew. 21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

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 8:27When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,
• Psalms 104:24How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.
• Psalms 136:5to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,
• Jeremiah 10:12The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.
• Jeremiah 51:15He is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom fixed the world in place, by his understanding he spread out the heavens.
• John 1:3All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

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