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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:23

Commentary on Proverbs 8:22-31

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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?

27 I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:27

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?