Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
14Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Say no more words of pride; let not uncontrolled sayings come out of your mouths: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, by him acts are judged.
Psalms 5:4\5:3\My voice will come to you in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I send my prayer to you, and keep watch.
Psalms 101:3I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me.
Psalms 119:128Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.
Proverbs 4:24Put away from you an evil tongue, and let false lips be far from you.
Proverbs 6:16Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →