Proverbs 8:7
For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
8All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Proverbs 16:12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
John 1:17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 8:45But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
Revelation 3:14To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
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 →