Proverbs 8:7
For, faithfulness, shall my mouth softly utter, but, the abomination of my lips, shall be lawlessness;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
In Context
6Hear, for, princely things, will I speak, and the opening of my lips shall be of equity;
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of a righteous man, softly uttereth wisdom, and, his tongue, speaketh justice:
Proverbs 16:12The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
John 1:17Because, the law, through Moses, was given, favour and truth, through Jesus Christ, came into existence.
John 8:45But, as for me, because, the truth, I speak, ye do not believe me.
John 17:17Hallow them in the truth: Thine own word, is, truth:
Revelation 3:14And, unto the messenger of the assembly, in Laodicea, write:—These things, saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness the beginning of the creation of God:
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 →