Proverbs 8:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:6

BSB

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Hear ye, for I will speak dear things; and the openings of my lips uprightnesses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:6

HearH8085forIwillspeakH1696VerbofexcellentthingsH5057Noun MasculineandtheopeningH4669Noun MasculineofmylipsH8193Noun FeminineshallberightthingsH4339Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 8:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 8:6

Summary

Wisdom promises excellent righteous teachings

Event

Wisdom announces quality teachings

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC