Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
14Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.
Psalms 5:4For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.
Psalms 101:3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
Psalms 119:128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
Proverbs 4:24Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
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 →