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

29 When he gave his decree to the sea, that the waters should not pass his commandment, when he appointed the foundations of the earth.

30 Then was I with him [a]as a nourisher, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him,

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  1. Proverbs 8:30 Some read, a chief worker: signifying that this wisdom, even Christ Jesus, was equal with God his father, and created, preserveth and still worketh with him, as John 5:17.

28 when he established the clouds above(A)
    and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,(B)
29 when he gave the sea its boundary(C)
    so the waters would not overstep his command,(D)
and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.(E)
30     Then I was constantly[a] at his side.(F)
I was filled with delight day after day,
    rejoicing always in his presence,

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  1. Proverbs 8:30 Or was the artisan; or was a little child