Proverbs 8:31 rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.

◄ Proverbs 8:31 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.

English Standard Version
rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the children of man.

New American Standard Bible
Rejoicing in the world, His earth, And having my delight in the sons of men.

King James Bible
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I was rejoicing in His inhabited world, delighting in the human race."

International Standard Version
rejoicing in his inhabitable world and taking delight in mankind."

American Standard Version
Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Playing in the world: and my delights were to be with the children of men.

Darby Bible Translation
rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights were with the sons of men.

Young's Literal Translation
Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth, And my delights are with the sons of men.

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.