Proverbs 8:27-32

Contemporary English Version

^27 (A) I was there when the Lord
    put the heavens in place
and stretched the sky
    over the surface of the sea.
²⁸ I was with him when he placed
    the clouds in the sky
and created the springs
    that fill the ocean.
²⁹ I was there when he set
boundaries for the sea
    to make it obey him,
and when he laid foundations
    to support the earth.

³⁰ I was right beside the Lord,
    helping him plan and build.^[a]
I made him happy each day,
    and I was happy at his side.
³¹ I was pleased with his world
    and pleased with its people.

^32 (B) Pay attention, my children!
Follow my advice,
    and you will be happy.