Proverbs 8:6

Translations

Modern

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Traditional

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

Literal

Listen, for noble things do I speak, and the opening of my lips is uprightness.

Latin

Audite, quoniam de rebus magnis locutura sum, et aperientur labia mea ut recta prædicent.

Original

Hebrew

English

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Notes

Proverbs 8:6–9

Wisdom is linked to truth, understanding, and knowledge, which are correct, wholesome, simple, and clear. Wisdom dislikes deception, which is sneaky and dishonest (compare Proverbs 1:2–7; 6:16–19).

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Related verses

Matthew 7:28–29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
Colossians 1:26
…the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
Matthew 13:35
So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”
Proverbs 4:2
For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
Proverbs 23:16
My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Psalm 49:3
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
Proverbs 22:20–21
Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,
Proverbs 2:6–7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
1 Corinthians 2:6–7
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
Matthew 5:2–12
…and He began to teach them, saying:
Psalm 19:7–11
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Job 33:1–3
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

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