^{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,