Proverbs 8:29

when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;

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WEBBE

when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

BSB

when 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.

KJV

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

ASV

When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

BBE

When he put a limit to the sea, so that the waters might not go against his word: when he put in position the bases of the earth:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 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?

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