Proverbs 8:13
The fear of YHWH [is] to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, || And a contrary mouth, I have hated.
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In Context
12I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, || And I find out a knowledge of purposes.
14Counsel and substance [are] mine, || I [am] understanding, I have might.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3You do not multiply—you speak haughtily—The old saying goes out from your mouth, || For YHWH [is] a God of knowledge, || And actions are weighed by Him.
Psalms 5:4For You [are] not a God desiring wickedness, || Evil does not inhabit You.
Psalms 101:3I do not set a worthless thing before my eyes, || I have hated the work of those turning aside, || It does not adhere to me.
Psalms 119:128Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, || I have hated every path of falsehood!
Proverbs 4:24Turn aside a contrary mouth from you, || And put perverse lips far from you,
Proverbs 6:16These six has YHWH hated, || Indeed, seven [are] abominations to His soul:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →