Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
King James Version
In Context
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Psalms 5:4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Psalms 101:3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Psalms 119:128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Proverbs 4:24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto 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 →