Proverbs 8:27-36 ▼

27 when he crafted the heavens, I was there— when he marked out a circle on the face of the deep,

28 when he made the clouds from above, when the springs of the depths were established,

29 when he set a boundary for the sea so the waters would not exceed his limits, when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

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

31 rejoicing in his inhabitable world and taking delight in mankind.|

32 |So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.

33 Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.

34 Blessed is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways—

35 because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.

36 But whoever sins against me destroys himself; everyone who hates me loves death.|