Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, New Living Translation I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, 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, Berean Standard Bible Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. King James Bible Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; New King James Version Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him, New American Standard Bible Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was His delight daily, Rejoicing always before Him, NASB 1995 Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him, NASB 1977 Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him, Legacy Standard Bible Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was a daily delight, Rejoicing always before Him, Amplified Bible Then I was beside Him, as a master craftsman; And I was daily His delight; Rejoicing before Him always, Christian Standard Bible I was a skilled craftsman beside him. I was his delight every day, always rejoicing before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him. American Standard Version Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him, Contemporary English Version I was right beside the LORD, helping him plan and build. I made him happy each day, and I was happy at his side. English Revised Version Then I was by him, as a master workman: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; GOD'S WORD® Translation I was beside him as a master craftsman. I made him happy day after day, I rejoiced in front of him all the time, Good News Translation I was beside him like an architect, I was his daily source of joy, always happy in his presence-- International Standard Version Then I was with him, his master craftsman— I was his delight daily, continuously rejoicing in his presence, Majority Standard Bible Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. NET Bible then I was beside him as a master craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, rejoicing before him at all times, New Heart English Bible then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him, Webster's Bible Translation Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; World English Bible then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen I am near Him, a workman, "" And I am a delight—day by day. Rejoicing before Him at all times, 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, Smith's Literal Translation And I shall be near him the builder, and I shall be a delight of day, day, smiling before him in all time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI was with him forming all things: and was delighted every day, playing before him at all times; Catholic Public Domain Version I was with him in composing all things. And I was delighted, throughout every day, by playing in his sight at all times, New American Bible then was I beside him as artisan; I was his delight day by day, playing before him all the while, New Revised Standard Version then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI together with him was establishing them; and daily I was his delight, rejoicing always before him, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I was fashioning with him; he was rejoicing in me every day, and I have been rejoicing before him always. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then I was by Him, as a nursling; And I was daily all delight, Playing always before Him, Brenton Septuagint Translation I was by him, suiting myself to him, I was that wherein he took delight; and daily I rejoiced in his presence continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…29when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. 30Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. 31I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men.… Cross References John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Colossians 1:15-17 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:2-3 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Ephesians 3:9 and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Hebrews 1:10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. / Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. / And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Job 28:27 then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. Isaiah 40:13-14 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Treasury of Scripture Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; one John 1:1-3,18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… John 16:28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. I was daily Isaiah 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Jump to Previous Always Craftsman Daily Delight Filled Master Nursling Playing Presence Rejoicing Side Times WorkmanJump to Next Always Craftsman Daily Delight Filled Master Nursling Playing Presence Rejoicing Side Times WorkmanProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings Then I was This phrase introduces a reflective and personal account, suggesting a presence and participation in the divine act of creation. The Hebrew word for "I" here is "אָנֹכִי" (anokhi), which is often used in the Old Testament to denote a personal and intimate involvement. This sets the stage for understanding the speaker, traditionally interpreted as Wisdom personified, as an active participant in God's creative work. a skilled craftsman at His side and His delight day by day rejoicing always in His presence (1) either that God took pleasure in the wisdom which displayed his workmanship, saw that it was very good (Genesis 1:4, etc.), looked with delight on the beloved Son in whom he was well pleased (Matthew 3:17, etc.); or (2) it may mean that Wisdom herself rejoiced in her power and her work, rejoiced in giving effect to the Creator's idea, and so "founding the earth" (Proverbs 3:19). Vulgate, delectabar per singulos dies. The Septuagint adopts the former of these views, "I was that wherein he took delight." But the second interpretation seems most suitable, as the paragraph is stating rather what Wisdom is in herself than what she was in the eyes of Jehovah. What follows is a parallel. Rejoicing always before him; Vulgate, ludens coram eo omni tempore, as though the work of creation was a sport and pastime of a happy holiday. The expression is meant to denote the ease with which the operations were performed, and the pleasure which their execution yielded. David uses the same word, speaking of his dancing before the ark, when he says. "Therefore will I play before the Lord" (2 Samuel 6:21; comp. Proverbs 10:23). Hebrew Then I wasוָֽאֶהְיֶ֥ה (wā·’eh·yeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a skilled craftsman אָ֫מ֥וֹן (’ā·mō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 525: An artificer, architect, master workman at His side, אֶצְל֗וֹ (’eṣ·lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity and וָֽאֶהְיֶ֣ה (wā·’eh·yeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be His delight שַׁ֭עֲשֻׁעִים (‘ă·šu·‘îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8191: Enjoyment day י֤וֹם ׀ (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day [by] day, י֑וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day rejoicing מְשַׂחֶ֖קֶת (mə·śa·ḥe·qeṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7832: To laugh, to play always בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every in His presence. לְפָנָ֣יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links Proverbs 8:30 NIVProverbs 8:30 NLT Proverbs 8:30 ESV Proverbs 8:30 NASB Proverbs 8:30 KJV Proverbs 8:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:30 French Bible Proverbs 8:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:30 Then I was the craftsman by his (Prov. 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