Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

"Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, Before his deeds of old.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.