Proverbs 8:6
Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 ye thoughtless, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
7For my mouth shall utter truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Cross References
Job 33:1Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, and hearken to all my words.
Psalms 49:3(49-4) My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Proverbs 4:2For I give you good doctrine; forsake ye not my teaching.
Proverbs 22:20Have not I written unto thee excellent things of counsels and knowledge;
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 →