Proverbs 8:7
I speak what is true; I detest speaking [MTY] what is false/deceptive.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
8Everything that I say is honest; there is nothing that I say that deceives people.
Cross References
Psalms 37:30Righteous people give wise advice to others, and they [MTY] say what is just/fair.
Proverbs 16:12Kings detest those who do evil, because it is people doing what is fair/right that causes their governments to be [MTY] strong.
John 1:17Moses proclaimed God’s laws to our ancestors. But what Jesus Christ did for us was much better. He acted in kindness toward us in ways we did not deserve and told us the truth about God.
John 8:45But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me!
John 17:17Set my disciples apart so that they may ◄completely belong to/serve► you, by enabling them to live in accordance with what is true. Your message is true.
Revelation 3:14“Write this message to the leader [MET] of the congregation in Laodicea city: ‘I am saying these things to you. I am the one who ◄guarantees everything that God’s promises/confirms that he will do all that he has promised► [MET]. I am the one who testifies about God reliably and accurately. I am the one who God used to create everything.
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 →