Proverbs 8:6

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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  • Matt 7:28-29 : 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching: 29 for he taught them as [one] having authority, and not as their scribes.
  • Matt 13:35 : 35 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world. [
  • 1 Cor 2:6-7 : 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: 7 but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, [even] the [wisdom] that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory:
  • Col 1:26 : 26 [ even] the mystery which hath been hid for ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to his saints,
  • Job 33:1-3 : 1 Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words. 2 Behold now, I have opened my mouth; My tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 3 My words [shall utter] the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, [and] righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.
  • Ps 49:3 : 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding: 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;
  • Prov 4:2 : 2 For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.
  • Prov 4:20-22 : 20 My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.
  • Prov 22:20-21 : 20 Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge, 21 To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
  • Prov 23:16 : 16 Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
  • Matt 5:2-9 : 2 and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.

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

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  • Job 33:1-3
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    3My words [shall utter] the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

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    16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

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    1[Maschil of Asaph]. Give ear, O my people, to my law: Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

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    17Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears.

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    1Give ear, ye heavens, and I will speak; And let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

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    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

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    8Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

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    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

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    16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

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    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

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    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

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    30Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?

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    172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

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    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

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    3Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

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    20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;

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    32Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

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    24Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.

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    18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.

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    1[For the Chief Musician, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David]. I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

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    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

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    7Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

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    1[For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves]. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.