Proverbs 8:7
For good faith goes out of my mouth, and false lips are disgusting to me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.
8All the words of my mouth are righteousness; there is nothing false or twisted in them.
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
John 1:17For the law was given through Moses; grace and the true way of life are ours through Jesus Christ.
John 8:45But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.
John 17:17Make them holy by the true word: your word is the true word.
Revelation 3:14And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order:
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 →