26 God still had not made the earth or fields.He had not even made the first dust of the earth.
27 I was there when God put the skies in place,when he stretched the horizon over the oceans.
28 I was there when he made the clouds above.I was there when he put the fountains in the oceans.
29 I was there when he ordered the seanot to go beyond the borders he had set for it.I was there when he laid the earth’s foundation.
30 I was like a child by his side.I was happy every dayand enjoyed being in his presence.
31 I enjoyed the whole world.And I was happy with all its people.
32 “Now, my children, listen to me.Those who follow my ways are happy.