Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, and insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; and I hate the perverse ways of bad men.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
In Context
12I wisdom have lived with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.
14Counsel and safety are mine; prudence is mine, and strength is mine.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Boast not, and utter not high things; let not high-sounding words come out of your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and God prepares his own designs.
Psalms 5:4For you are not a god that desires iniquity; neither shall the worker of wickedness dwell with you. 1
Psalms 101:3For my days have vanished like smoke, and my bones have been parched like a stick. 1
Proverbs 4:24Remove from you a froward mouth, and put far away from you unjust lips.
Proverbs 6:16For he rejoices in all things which God hates, and he is ruined by reason of impurity of 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 →