Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, New Living Translation Before the mountains were formed, before the hills, I was born— English Standard Version Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth, Berean Standard Bible Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth, King James Bible Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: New King James Version Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills, I was brought forth; New American Standard Bible “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills, I was born; NASB 1995 “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills I was brought forth; NASB 1977 “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills I was brought forth; Legacy Standard Bible Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills I was brought forth; Amplified Bible “Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills, I was born; Christian Standard Bible Before the mountains were established, prior to the hills, I was given birth — Holman Christian Standard Bible I was delivered before the mountains and hills were established, American Standard Version Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth; Contemporary English Version My birth was before mountains were formed or hills were put in place. English Revised Version Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: GOD'S WORD® Translation I was born before the mountains were settled in their places and before the hills, Good News Translation I was born before the mountains, before the hills were set in place, International Standard Version Before the mountains were shaped, before there were hills, I was bringing them to birth. Majority Standard Bible Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth, NET Bible before the mountains were set in place--before the hills--I was born, New Heart English Bible Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was brought forth; Webster's Bible Translation Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth. World English Bible Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was born; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBefore mountains were sunk, "" Before heights, I was brought forth. Young's Literal Translation Before mountains were sunk, Before heights, I was brought forth. Smith's Literal Translation Before the mountains were settled; before the hills I had a beginning: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe mountains with their huge bulk had not as yet been established: before the hills I was brought forth: Catholic Public Domain Version The mountains, with their great mass, had not yet been established. Before the hills, I was brought forth. New American Bible Before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I was brought forth; New Revised Standard Version Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBefore the mountains were settled, before the hills were formed was I conceived; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And before the mountains would be established, and before the hills, I was formed in the womb. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth; Brenton Septuagint Translation before the mountains were settled, and before all hills, he begets me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…24When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. 25Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth, 26before He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.… 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. 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. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. 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. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 8:58 “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” Psalm 102:25-27 In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. / But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. John 14:9-10 Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? / Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. Isaiah 48:12-13 Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last. / Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. Treasury of Scripture Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Job 15:7,8 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills? … Job 38:4-11 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding… Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Psalm 102:25-28 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands… Hebrews 1:10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: Jump to Previous Birth Forth Heights Hills Mountains Places Settled Shaped SunkJump to Next Birth Forth Heights Hills Mountains Places Settled Shaped SunkProverbs 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 Before the mountains were settled This phrase emphasizes the pre-existence and eternal nature of wisdom, which is personified in this chapter. The mountains, often seen as symbols of stability and permanence in the ancient world, were created by God and are part of the natural order. The mention of mountains being "settled" suggests a time before the earth was fully formed and established. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's wisdom being foundational to creation, as seen in Job 38:4-6, where God questions Job about the earth's foundations. The imagery of mountains also connects to the grandeur and majesty of God's creation, highlighting the divine origin and authority of wisdom. before the hills I was brought forth Persons / Places / Events 1. WisdomIn Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified and speaks as if it were a person. This personification is a poetic device used to convey the value and eternal nature of wisdom. 2. Mountains and Hills These are symbols of stability and permanence in the natural world. They represent the ancient and enduring aspects of creation. 3. Creation The context of this verse is the creation of the world, emphasizing that wisdom existed before the physical world was formed. Teaching Points The Eternal Nature of WisdomWisdom is not a human invention but a divine attribute that existed before creation. This underscores the importance of seeking wisdom that aligns with God's eternal truths. The Stability of God’s Wisdom Just as mountains and hills are stable and enduring, so is the wisdom of God. In a world of change, God's wisdom provides a firm foundation for life. The Preeminence of Wisdom in Creation Wisdom was present before the physical world, indicating its supreme importance. We should prioritize seeking wisdom in our lives as it is foundational to understanding God's creation and purpose. Wisdom as a Guide for Life Since wisdom was established before the world, it serves as a guide for living in harmony with God's creation. We should strive to align our decisions and actions with this divine wisdom. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Beforeבְּטֶ֣רֶם (bə·ṭe·rem) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before the mountains הָרִ֣ים (hā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country were settled, הָטְבָּ֑עוּ (hā·ṭə·bā·‘ū) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2883: To sink, sink down before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the hills, גְבָע֣וֹת (ḡə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1389: A hillock I was brought forth, חוֹלָֽלְתִּי׃ (ḥō·w·lā·lə·tî) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert Links Proverbs 8:25 NIVProverbs 8:25 NLT Proverbs 8:25 ESV Proverbs 8:25 NASB Proverbs 8:25 KJV Proverbs 8:25 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:25 French Bible Proverbs 8:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:25 Before the mountains were settled in place (Prov. 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