Proverbs 8:31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. I. THE JOY OF GOD IN THIS MATERIAL WORLD. The Divine Wisdom approved the result of the Divine power and skill. II. HIS DELIGHTS WERE WITH THE SONS OF MEN. Humanity has always held a foremost place in the thoughts of God. 1. Man as a creature of God. The noblest work that God has placed upon the earth; he is the crown and glory of this terrestrial creation. 2. Man has sinned. The prescient eye of God from eternity looked upon man, not only as a creature endowed with high capabilities, and as an offender against law and a sufferer because of sin, but He looked upon him as a transgressor redeemed. He looked on men not only in their connection with the first Adam, but also in their connection with the second Adam. He foresaw the success which should crown the mission and sacrifice of His well-beloved Son. (T. Stephens.) Parallel Verses KJV: Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.WEB: Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men. |
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