Proverbs 8:29

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:29

BSB
when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.
AKJV
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
CPDV
when he encompassed the sea within its limits, and laid down a law for the waters, lest they transgress their limits; when he weighed the foundations of the earth.
ERV
When he gave to the sea its bound, that the waters should not transgress his commandment: when he marked out the foundations of the earth:
NHEB
when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;
SMT
In his setting his law to the sea, and the waters shall not pass by his mouth; in his making firm the foundations of the earth:

Commentary for Proverbs 8:29

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Overview of Proverbs 8:29
Summary
Wisdom observed God establishing marine boundaries
Event
Wisdom present during earth's establishment
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Creation