Proverbs 8:7

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:7

BSB
For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
AKJV
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
CPDV
My throat shall practice truth, and my lips shall detest the impious.
ERV
For my mouth shall utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
NHEB
For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
SMT
For my palate shall meditate the truth, and evil is the abomination of my lips.

Commentary for Proverbs 8:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:7
Summary
Wisdom speaks truth while rejecting corruption
Event
Wisdom affirms truth commitment
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching