Proverbs 8:6

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

שִׁ֭מְעוּ כִּֽי־נְגִידִ֣ים אֲדַבֵּ֑ר וּמִפְתַּ֥ח שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י מֵישָׁרִֽים׃

Transliteration

šimʿû for-nᵊgîdîm ʾădabbēr, and-miptaḥ śᵊpātay mêšārîm

Grammar Details

*šimʿû*: qal imperative masculine plural - listen/hear
*nᵊgîdîm*: masculine plural noun - noble/excellent things
*ʾădabbēr*: piel imperfect 1st person singular - I speak/declare
*miptaḥ*: masculine singular construct - opening of
*śᵊpātay*: feminine dual noun with 1st person singular suffix - my lips
*mêšārîm*: masculine plural noun - upright things/straight things

Word Meanings

*nᵊgîdîm*: noble things/excellent things/princely things
*miptaḥ*: opening/utterance
*mêšārîm*: upright things/straight things/equity/fairness

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

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{H8762)} 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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