Proverbs 8:7
For my mouth speaks what is trustworthy, 1 and wickedness is disgusting to my lips. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Listen, because I will speak of noble things, 1 and when my lips open I will say upright things. 1
8All the words of my mouth are just; 1 in them is nothing twisted or misleading. 1
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous person speaks wisdom 1 and increases justice. 1
Proverbs 16:12When kings do wicked things, that is something to be despised, 1 for a throne is established by doing what is right. 1
John 1:17For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 8:45Yet, because I speak the truth, you do not believe me.
John 17:17Set them apart by the truth. Your word is truth.
Revelation 3:14“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: 'The words of the Amen, the reliable and true witness, the ruler over God's creation.
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 →