Proverbs 8:7
My throat shall practice truth, and my lips shall detest the impious.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
8All my words are just. There is no depravity in them, and no perversity.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:12Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.
John 1:17For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 8:45But if I speak the truth, you do not believe me.
John 17:17Sanctify them in truth. Your word is truth.
Revelation 3:14And to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea write: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, who is the Beginning of the creation of God:
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 →