Proverbs 8:7
For my throat shall meditate truth; and false lips are an abomination before me.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Listen to me; for I will speak solemn truths; and will produce right sayings from my lips.
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing in them wrong or perverse.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:12An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
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 →