Proverbs 8:6
Listen to me because I have valuable things to explain to you.
Free Bible Version
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
5If you're immature, learn how to grow up. If you're stupid, learn what makes good sense.
7I say what's right, because I tell the truth and I hate wickedness in all its forms.
Cross References
Job 33:1“Now listen to me, Job. Pay attention to everything I have to say.
Psalms 49:3For what I say is wise, and my thinking is perceptive.
Proverbs 4:2for what I am passing on to you is reliable. Don't reject my teachings.
Proverbs 22:20Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?
Matthew 5:2He began teaching them, saying:
Matthew 13:35This fulfilled the prophet's words: “I will speak using stories, and I will explain things hidden from the creation 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 →