Proverbs 8:6
Hear ye (or Listen), for I shall speak of great things; and my lips shall be opened, to preach rightful things.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
In Context
Cross References
Job 33:1Therefore, Job, hear thou my speeches, and harken (to) all my words.
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the thinking of mine heart shall speak prudence.
Proverbs 4:2I shall give to you a good gift; forsake ye not my law. (I give you a good gift; do not ye abandon my instructions.)
Proverbs 22:20Lo! I have described it in three manners + 22:20 That is, in (the) three parts of the Eld Testament, that be, the law, (the) holy stories, and (the) prophets. (From a “Later Version” gloss.), in thoughts and knowing,
Matthew 5:2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, and said,
Matthew 13:35(so) that it should be fulfilled, that is said by the prophet, saying, I shall open my mouth in parables; I shall tell out hid things [or things hid] from the making of the world (or I shall tell out hidden things from the creation 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 →