24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water;
24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.
24 I arrived on the scene before Ocean, yes, even before Springs and Rivers and Lakes.
24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.
24 I was born before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:24
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?