Proverbs 8:6

KJV1611 – Modern English

Hear, for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips will come right things.

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  • Matt 7:28-29 : 28 And it happened, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching. 29 For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
  • Matt 13:35 : 35 So was fulfilled 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 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,
  • Col 1:26 : 26 Even the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
  • Job 33:1-3 : 1 Therefore, Job, I beg you, listen to my speeches, and pay attention to all my words. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth; my tongue has spoken in my mouth. 3 My words shall be from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips shall clearly speak knowledge.
  • 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 forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is your servant warned, and in keeping 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 gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.
  • Prov 4:2 : 2 For I give you good teaching, do not forsake my law.
  • 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 eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.
  • Prov 22:20-21 : 20 Have I not written to you excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 21 That I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth, that you may answer the words of truth to those who send to you?
  • Prov 23:16 : 16 Yes, my inmost being shall rejoice, when your 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 those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for 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 those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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