Translations
Modern
…before He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.
Traditional
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Literal
…while He had not made the land, or the outside places, or the first dusts of the world.
Latin
Adhuc terram non fecerat, et flumina, et cardines orbis terræ.
Original
Hebrew
English
…before He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.
Notes
The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:
The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)
Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Atoms of Matter: General Scriptures Concerning Earth: Created by God God: Creator Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to