Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 8:26

26. While as yet he had not made the earth i, nor the fields , nor the highest part of the dust of the world .

The plain and open parts of the Earth distinguished from the Mountains and Hills, and the Valleys inclosed between them.

Or, the first part▪ or beginning: or, the best part, Heb. the Head: that which exceeds other parts in riches or fruitfulness: which he seems to distinguish from the common Fields.

Of this lower part of the World which consisteth of dust.

z i. e. The dry Land called Earth after it was separated from the Waters, Gen. 1. 10.

Marginal references: Or, open place; Or, the chief part. Heb. head.