Proverbs 8:6

Authorized King James Version (1611)

Hear; for I will speak of 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 ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as [one] having authority, and not as the scribes.
  • Matt 13:35 : 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
  • 1 Cor 2:6-7 : 6 ¶ Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
  • Col 1:26 : 26 [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
  • Job 33:1-3 : 1 ¶ Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, 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 be of] the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 ¶ The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD [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 honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great reward.
  • Ps 49:3 : 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
  • 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 thine 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 to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
  • Prov 23:16 : 16 Yea, my reins shall 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 which do 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 the children of God.› 10 ‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.› 11 ‹Blessed are ye, when› [men] ‹shall revile you, and persecute› [you], ‹and shall 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 which were before you.›

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