Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
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In Context
12“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
14Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3“Don’t keep talking so exceedingly proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, for the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
Psalms 5:4For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you.
Psalms 101:3I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me.
Psalms 119:128Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.
Proverbs 4:24Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →