23. From the age I was anointed, from the first, From former states of the earth.
24. In there being no depths, I was brought forth, In there being no fountains heavy [with] waters,
25. Before mountains were sunk, Before heights, I was brought forth.
26. While He had not made the earth, and out-places, And the top of the dusts of the world.
27. In His preparing the heavens I [am] there, In His decreeing a circle on the face of the deep,
28. In His strengthening clouds above, In His making strong fountains of the deep,