^{23 Ref} I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.

^{24 Ref} When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.

^{25 Ref} Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;

^{26 Ref} While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.

^{27 Ref} When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,

²⁸ When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,

^{29 Ref} 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;

^{30 Ref} Then I was by him, `as' a master workman; And I was daily `his' delight, Rejoicing always before him,

^{31 Ref} Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.