Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord hateth evil; I hate arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
In The King James Version
In Context
12I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.
14Counsel and equity is mine, prudence is mine, strength is mine.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Do not multiply to speak lofty things, boasting: let old matters depart from your mouth: for the Lord is a God of all knowledge, and to him are thoughts prepared.
Psalms 5:4For to thee will I pray: O Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear my voice.
Psalms 101:3Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am in trouble, incline thy ear to me. In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me speedily.
Proverbs 4:24Remove from thee a froward mouth, and let detracting lips be far from thee.
Proverbs 6:16Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:
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 →