^{21 Ref} That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

^{22 Ref} The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

^{23 Ref} I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever 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 highest part of the dust of the world.

^{27 Ref} When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

²⁸ When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

^{29 Ref} When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

^{30 Ref} Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

^{31 Ref} Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.