Proverbs 8:13
The fear of Jehovah [is] to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
12I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
14Mine [is] counsel and substance, I [am] understanding, I have might.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:3Ye multiply not — ye speak haughtily — The old saying goeth out from your mouth, For a God of knowledge [is] Jehovah, And by Him actions are weighed.
Psalms 5:4For not a God desiring wickedness [art] Thou, Evil inhabiteth Thee not.
Psalms 101:3I set not before mine eyes a worthless thing, The work of those turning aside I have hated, It adhereth not to me.
Psalms 119:128Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, Every path of falsehood I have hated!
Proverbs 4:24Turn aside from thee a froward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee,
Proverbs 6:16These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven [are] abominations to His soul.
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 →