Proverbs:8:22-36
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The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way ,
before his works of old .
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I was set up from everlasting ,
from the beginning ,
or ever the earth was .
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When there were no depths ,
I was brought forth ;
when there were no fountains abounding with water .
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Before the mountains were settled ,
before the hills was I brought forth :
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While as yet he had not made the earth ,
nor the fields ,
nor the highest part of the dust of the world .
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When he prepared the heavens ,
I was there :
when he set a compass upon the face of the depth :
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When he established the clouds above :
when he strengthened the fountains of the deep :
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When he gave to the sea his decree ,
that the waters should not pass his commandment :
when he appointed the foundations of the earth :
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Then I was by him ,
as one brought up with him :
and I was daily his delight ,
rejoicing always before him ;
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Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth ;
and my delights were with the sons of men .
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Now therefore hearken unto me ,
O ye children :
for blessed are they that keep my ways .
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Hear instruction ,
and be wise ,
and refuse it not .
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Blessed is the man that heareth me ,
watching daily at my gates ,
waiting at the posts of my doors .
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For whoso findeth me findeth life ,
and shall obtain favour of the LORD .
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But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul :
all they that hate me love death .