Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
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12I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and I am inside learned thoughts.
14Counsel is mine, and equity. Prudence is mine. Strength is mine.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Do not continue speaking of great things, boasting. Let what is old depart from your mouth. For the Lord is the God of knowledge, and thoughts are prepared for him.
Psalms 5:4For to you, I will pray. In the morning, Lord, you will hear my voice.
Psalms 101:3Do not turn your face away from me. In whatever day that I am in trouble, incline your ear to me. In whatever day that I will call upon you, heed me quickly.
Proverbs 4:24Remove from yourself a corrupt mouth, and let detracting lips be far from you.
Proverbs 6:16Six things there are that the Lord hates, and the seventh, his soul detests:
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 →