Proverbs 8:6
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
Berean Standard Bible
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 simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
7For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
Cross References
Job 33:1“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.
Psalms 49:3My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
Proverbs 4:2For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
Proverbs 22:20Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,
Matthew 5:2and He began to teach them, saying:
Matthew 13:35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things 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 →