^{21 Ref} That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.

^{22 Ref} "Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, Before his deeds of old.

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

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

^{25 Ref} Before the mountains were settled in place, Before the hills, I was 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 on the surface of the deep,

²⁸ When he established the clouds above, When the springs of the deep became strong,

^{29 Ref} 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;

^{30 Ref} Then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, Always rejoicing before him,

^{31 Ref} Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.