Proverbs 8:6
Hear! for of noble things will I speak; and the opening of my lips shall be of what is equitable.
Leeser Tanakh
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
5Learn, O ye simple, to understand prudence: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
7For truth uttereth my palate ever, and the abomination of my lips is wickedness.
Cross References
Job 33:1Therefore do thou but hear, O Job, my speeches, and give ear to all my words.
Psalms 49:3(49:4) My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Proverbs 4:2For good information do I give you: my teaching must ye not forsake.
Proverbs 22:20Have not I written for thee excellent things in 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 →