Proverbs 8:6
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
King James Version
In Context
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Cross References
Job 33:1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Proverbs 4:2For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Proverbs 22:20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
Matthew 5:2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Matthew 13:35That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret 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 →