Proverbs 8:6
Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
In Context
5Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart.
7For good faith goes out of my mouth, and false lips are disgusting to me.
Cross References
Job 33:1And now, O Job, give ear to my words, and take note of all I say.
Psalms 49:3\49:2\High and low together, the poor, and those who have wealth.
Proverbs 4:2For I give you good teaching; do not give up the knowledge you are getting from me.
Proverbs 22:20Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,
Matthew 5:2And with these words he gave them teaching, saying,
Matthew 13:35That it might come true which was said by the prophet, Opening my mouth, I will give out stories; I will give knowledge of things kept secret from before all time.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →