Proverbs 8:6

World English Bible (2000)

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 7:28-29 : 28 It happened, when Jesus had finished saying these things, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he taught them with authority, and not like the 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 those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory,
  • Col 1:26 : 26 the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
  • Job 33:1-3 : 1 "However, Job, please hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth. 3 My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. 8 Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances 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 extract of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
  • Ps 49:3 : 3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;
  • Prov 4:2 : 2 for I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law.
  • Prov 4:20-22 : 20 My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings. 21 Let them not 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 their whole body.
  • Prov 22:20-21 : 20 Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge, 21 To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
  • Prov 23:16 : 16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
  • Matt 5:2-9 : 2 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 gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who 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 children of God. 10 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and 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 that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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  • Job 33:1-3
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    2 See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth.

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  • Prov 23:16
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    16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.

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    6 Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.

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    30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

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    13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    5 You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Job 27:4
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    17 Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears.

  • Deut 32:1
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    1 Give ear, you heavens, and I will speak. Let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 31:8-9
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    8 Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.

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  • Prov 16:10
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    10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • Job 34:16
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    16 "If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

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    2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

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    30 Is there injustice on my tongue? Can't my taste discern mischievous things?

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    172 Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

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    23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

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    3 Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.

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

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    25 How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?

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    3 For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food.

  • Prov 2:9
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    15 Lord, open my lips. My mouth shall declare your praise.

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

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    24 Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

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    18 With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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    2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

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    1 Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.

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    1 My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.