American Standard Version
"When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth; "
— Proverbs 8:29, American Standard Version
“When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:”
“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;”
“when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,”
“When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when he balanced the foundations of the earth;”
“When he put a limit to the sea, so that the waters might not go against his word: when he put in position the bases of the earth:”
“When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:”
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;
Then I was by him, asa master workman; And I was dailyhisdelight, Rejoicing always before him,
Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.
Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.