^{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.

^{32 Ref} "Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, For blessed are those who keep my ways.