Proverbs 8:30 Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,

◄ Proverbs 8:30 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,

English Standard Version
then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,

New American Standard Bible
Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him,

King James Bible
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him.

International Standard Version
Then I was with him, his master craftsman— I was his delight daily, continuously rejoicing in his presence,

American Standard Version
Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him,

Douay-Rheims Bible
I was with him forming all things: and was delighted every day, playing before him at all times;

Darby Bible Translation
then I was by him his nursling, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

Young's Literal Translation
Then I am near Him, a workman, And I am a delight -- day by day. Rejoicing before Him at all times,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

8:22-31 The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that great work. Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we delight in his salvation?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

30, 31. one brought up—an object of special and pleasing regard. The bestowal of wisdom on men is represented by its finding a delightful residence and pleasing God.