23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:23

New International Version

23 I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.

English Standard Version

23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.

The Message

23 I was brought into being a long time ago, well before Earth got its start.

New King James Version

23 I have been established from everlasting, From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.

New Living Translation

23 I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:23

Commentary on Proverbs 8:22-31

(Read Proverbs 8:22-31)

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?