Proverbs 8:7
For my mouth speaks truth. 2 Ethical wickednessis an abomination to my lips. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. 2 There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. 1
Cross References
Psalms 37:30פּ The mouth of the upright talks of wisdom. 2 His tongue speaks mishpat ·justice·. 1
Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination for kings to do ethical wickedness, 2 for the throne is established by righteousness. 1
John 1:17For the Torah ·Teaching· was given through Moses [Drawn out]; grace and truth came through Yeshua Messiah [Salvation Anointed one].
John 8:45But because I tell the truth, you don’t trust me.
John 17:17+ 17:17 (17-19) MP: “By his stripes we are healed / made whole.” Messiah’s atonement brings wholeness and healing to those in association with him. (This healing could be physical, spiritual or both). (Is 53:5d) Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
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 →