Proverbs 8:6
Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
5O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.
7My throat shall practice truth, and my lips shall detest the impious.
Cross References
Job 33:1Therefore, hear my speeches, Job, and listen to all my words.
Psalms 49:3God will arrive manifestly. Our God also will not keep silence. A fire will flare up in his sight, and a mighty tempest will surround him.
Proverbs 4:2I will bestow upon you a good gift. Do not relinquish my law.
Proverbs 22:20Behold, I have written it for you in three ways, and with meditations and knowledge,
Matthew 5:2and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
Matthew 13:35in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, saying: “I will open my mouth in parables. I will proclaim what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”
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 →