The Lord formed me in the beginning, before he created anything else. From ages past, I am. I existed before the earth began. I lived before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters onto the earth; before the mountains and hills were made. Yes, I was born before God made the earth and fields, and the first handfuls of soil.
"I was there when he established the heavens and formed the great springs in the depths of the oceans. I was there when he set the limits of the seas and gave them instructions not to spread beyond their boundaries. I was there when he made the blueprint for the earth and oceans. I was the craftsman at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. And how happy I was with what he created-his wide world and all his family of mankind! And so, young men, listen to me, for how happy are all who follow my instructions.
Listen to my counsel-oh, don't refuse it-and be wise. Happy is the man who is anxious to be with me that he watches for me daily at my gates, or waits for me outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and wins approval from the Lord. But the one who misses me has injured himself irreparably. Those who refuse me show that they love death."
Proverbs 7:22-36
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