Proverbs 3:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:19 — KJV
“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. established: or, prepared”
— Proverbs 3:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:19
“For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:19: lord, hath, earth
“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:19: wisdom, hath, earth
“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:19: wisdom, hath, earth
“To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:19: lord, wisdom, hath
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:19: lord, hath, earth
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