Proverbs 8:24

New International Reader's Version

Before there were any oceans, I was born. It was before there were springs flowing with water.

Cross References

Genesis 1:2

The earth didn’t have any shape. And it was empty. There was darkness over the surface of the waves. At that time, the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Job 38:16

“Have you traveled to the springs at the bottom of the ocean? Have you walked in its deepest parts?

Psalm 2:7

I will announce what the Lord has promised. He said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.

Exodus 15:5

The deep waters covered them. They sank to the bottom like a stone.

Proverbs 3:20

By his knowledge the seas were separated, and the clouds dropped their dew.

John 1:14

The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth.

John 3:16

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

John 5:20

This is because the Father loves the Son. The Father shows him everything he does. Yes, and the Father will show the Son even greater works than these. And you will be amazed.

Hebrews 1:5

God never said to any of the angels, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.” (Psalm 2:7) Or, “I will be his Father. And he will be my Son.” (2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13)

1 John 4:9

Here is how God showed his love among us. He sent his one and only Son into the world. He sent him so we could receive life through him.