27 When he established the heavens, I was there;
when he set a circle on the surface of the deep, 28 when he established the clouds above,
when the springs of the deep became strong, 29 when he gave to the sea its boundary,
that the waters should not violate his commandment,
when he marked out the foundations of the earth; 30 then I was the craftsman by his side.
I was a delight day by day,
always rejoicing before him, 31 Rejoicing in his whole world.
My delight was with the sons of men.
32 “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
for blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise.
Don’t refuse it. 34 Blessed is the man who hears me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting at my door posts. 35 For whoever finds me, finds life,
and will obtain favor from Yahweh.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:27-35
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?
Commentary on Proverbs 8:32-36
(Read Proverbs 8:32-36)
Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace? Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul. Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when he judges.