Proverbs 8:22

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

Proverbs 8:22 · King James Version

In other versions

Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
ASV
The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
BBE
Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
DBY
"Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, Before his deeds of old.
WEB
Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.
YLT
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
ENG
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
WBT
The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.
BSB

²⁰I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

²¹That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

²²The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

²³I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

²⁴When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.