Proverbs 8:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:30 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:30 — KJV
“Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;”
— Proverbs 8:30 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:30 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 8:30
“Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.”
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“Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.”
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“Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.”
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“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”
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“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
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