Proverbs 8:6
Listen, because I will speak of noble things, 1 and when my lips open I will say upright things. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
In Context
5You who are naive, learn wisdom; 1 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. 1
7For my mouth speaks what is trustworthy, 1 and wickedness is disgusting to my lips. 1
Cross References
Job 33:1So now, Job, I beg you, hear my speech; 1 listen to all my words. 1
Psalms 49:3My mouth will speak wisdom 1 and the meditation of my heart will be of understanding. 1
Proverbs 4:2I am giving you good instructions; 1 do not forsake my teaching. 1
Proverbs 22:20Have I not written for you thirty sayings 1 of instruction and knowledge, 1
Matthew 5:2He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 1
Matthew 13:35This was in order that what had been said through the prophet might come true, when he said, 1 “I will open my mouth in parables. 1 I will say things that were hidden from the foundation of the world.”
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 →