28 When He made firm the skies above,
When the springs of the deep became [a]fixed,
29 When (A)He set for the sea its boundary
So that the water would not transgress His [b]command,
When He marked out (B)the foundations of the earth;
30 Then (C)I was beside Him, as a master workman;
And I was daily His delight,
[c]Rejoicing always before Him,

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  1. Proverbs 8:28 Lit strong
  2. Proverbs 8:29 Lit mouth
  3. Proverbs 8:30 Or Playing

28 when he established the clouds above(A)
    and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,(B)
29 when he gave the sea its boundary(C)
    so the waters would not overstep his command,(D)
and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.(E)
30     Then I was constantly[a] at his side.(F)
I was filled with delight day after day,
    rejoicing always in his presence,

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  1. Proverbs 8:30 Or was the artisan; or was a little child