Devine Scripture

Proverbs 8:6

Proverbs chapter 8 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Context

v.5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

v.6This passage

v.7For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 5:2

    and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

  • Proverbs 22:20

    Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

  • Matthew 7:28

    And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

  • Proverbs 4:20

    My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.

  • Proverbs 23:16

    Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:6

    We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought: