Proverbs 8:6

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Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.

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  • Matt 7:28-29 : 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, 29 because He taught them as one who had authority, and not like their scribes.
  • Matt 13:35 : 35 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.'
  • 1 Cor 2:6-7 : 6 Now, we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are passing away. 7 Instead, we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom that God predestined before the ages for our glory.
  • Col 1:26 : 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
  • Job 33:1-3 : 1 But now, Job, please listen to my words and pay attention to all I have to say. 2 Look, I have opened my mouth; my tongue has spoken in my mouth. 3 My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. 8 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. 9 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, giving light to the eyes. 10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous. 11 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
  • Ps 49:3 : 3 both low and high, rich and poor alike.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
  • Prov 4:2 : 2 For I give you good teaching; do not abandon my instruction.
  • Prov 4:20-22 : 20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them and healing to all their flesh.
  • Prov 22:20-21 : 20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge? 21 To make you know the certainty of true words, so that you can give truthful answers to those who send you?
  • Prov 23:16 : 16 Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.
  • Matt 5:2-9 : 2 He opened his mouth and began to teach them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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    7 For my mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

    8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are twisted or perverse.

    9 They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.

  • Job 33:1-3
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    79%

    1 But now, Job, please listen to my words and pay attention to all I have to say.

    2 Look, I have opened my mouth; my tongue has spoken in my mouth.

    3 My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16 Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • Job 13:6
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    6 Listen now to my argument and pay attention to the contentions of my lips.

  • Ps 37:30
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    30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Ps 49:3
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    3 both low and high, rich and poor alike.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Ps 78:1-2
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    1 A teaching of Asaph. Listen, my people, to my instruction; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

    2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter mysteries from ancient times.

  • Prov 8:5
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    5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Job 27:4
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    4 my lips will not utter injustice, and my tongue will not speak deceit.

  • Job 13:17
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    17 Listen carefully to my words and let my declaration enter your ears.

  • Deut 32:1
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    1 Listen, heavens, and I will speak; let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 31:8-9
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    8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

    9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10 A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Job 34:16
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    16 If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18 For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Job 6:30
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    30 Is there injustice on my tongue? Can my palate not discern disaster?

  • Ps 119:172
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    172 My tongue will sing of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Ps 141:3
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    3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.

  • Prov 15:28
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    28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

  • Job 6:25
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    25 How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

  • Job 34:3
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    3 For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

  • Prov 2:9
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    9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.

  • Job 11:5
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    5 But oh, that God would speak and open His lips against you,

  • Prov 10:20
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    20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

  • Ps 51:15
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    15 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.

  • Job 8:10
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    10 Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?

  • Prov 8:20
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    20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice.

  • Prov 8:32
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    32 Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

  • Prov 7:24
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    24 Now then, my sons, listen to me and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 8:18
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    18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

  • Ps 39:1
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    1 For the director of music, for Jeduthun, a psalm of David.

  • Prov 5:2
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    2 So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Job 33:8
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    8 Surely, you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard your words.

  • Ps 17:1-2
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    1 A prayer of David: Hear, O Lord, my just plea. Give attention to my cry, listen to my prayer; it is not from deceitful lips.

    2 Let my vindication come from your presence; may your eyes see what is right.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Prov 5:7
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    7 Now, my children, listen to me, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Ps 45:1
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    1 To the director on lilies, a maskil of the sons of Korah, a song of love.