Proverbs 8:7
For my mouth speaks truth.Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Hear, for I will speak excellent things.The opening of my lips is for right things.
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness.There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom.His tongue speaks justice.
Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,for the throne is established by righteousness.
John 1:17For the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
John 8:45But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.
John 17:17Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth.
Revelation 3:14"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:"The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God's creation, says these things:
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 →