3. “I came forth from the mouthof the Most High,and I covered the earth like a mist.
4. I lived in the heights,and my throne was in a pillar of cloud.
5. I alone encircled the vault of heavenand walked in the depths of abysses.
6. In the waves of the sea and in every land,and among every people and nation,I led the way.
7. I sought a resting placeamong all of these.In whose allotted territoryshould I make my home?
8. “Then the creator of all thingsgave me a command;the one who created me pitched my tentand said, ‘Make your dwelling in Jacob,and let Israel receive your inheritance.’
9. Before the ages, from the beginning,he created me,and till eternity I will never fail.
10. I ministered before him in the holy tent,and so I was established in Zion.
11. In the same way, he madethe dearly loved city my resting placeand established my authorityin Jerusalem.