Proverbs 8:6

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

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WEBBE

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 1–11

The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.

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