25. The mountains with their huge bulk had not as yet been established: before the hills I was brought forth:
26. He had not yet made the earth, nor the rivers, nor the poles of the world.
27. When he prepared the heavens, I was present: when with a certain law and compass he enclosed the depths:
28. When he established the sky above, and poised the fountains of waters:
29. When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when be balanced the foundations of the earth;
30. I was with him forming all things: and was delighted every day, playing before him at all times;