Proverbs 8:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.

Free Bible Version

Listen to me because I have valuable things to explain to you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue eare, for I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lippes, shall teache things that be right.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

Translation for Translators

Listen to me, because I have some excellent/important things to say. What I say is what is fair/right.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Listen, because I will speak of noble things, and when my lips open I will say upright things.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips [is] uprightness.

Context

The Excellence of Wisdom

⁵O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding. ⁶Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Sermons

Prudence: The Discipline of Godly Speech

Art Katz

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Summary

In Proverbs 8:6, wisdom speaks, declaring that her words are honest and true, in contrast to the deceit and wickedness of foolishness. This verse highlights the importance of seeking wisdom, which leads to righteousness and understanding. It emphasizes the reliability and trustworthiness of wisdom's guidance in making sound decisions and living a life pleasing to God. Ultimately, Proverbs 8:6 encourages individuals to choose the path of wisdom over folly, recognizing the benefits of following God's ways.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

excellent things--or, "plain," "manifest." opening . . . things--upright words.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things,.... Such are the things of the Gospel; they not only excel what the light of nature dictates and directs to, but even what the law of Moses commands and requires; the doctrines of the Gospel are excellent in their author, nature, and use; particularly those which respect the love, grace, and mercy of God, the person and offices of Christ, the efficacy of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and the great salvation which he has wrought out. These are the doctrines of grace which proceed out of Wisdom's mouth, and are such as never man spake the like; they are to be approved of, being what differ from others, and to be preferred unto them, Phi 1:9; or "princely things" (u), as the word may be rendered; which became him who is the Prince of the kings of the earth, and the Prince of peace to speak; and are worthy to be received by princes, though little known and valued by the princes of this world; and are embraced and, esteemed by those who are the princes of the Lord s people: or they are "principal" ones, or "leading" truths (w); of the greatest importance, interesting ones; "praiseworthy", as Aben Ezra, or "honourable", as Gersom, and to be had in the highest esteem and veneration; and the opening of my lips shall be right things: agreeable to right reason, though above it; consonant to the righteous law of God, and even to the perfection of God's righteousness, which is greatly glorified by the obedience, sufferings, and death of Christ, and redemption through him; and these are the excellent and principal doctrines of the Gospel, even justification by Christ's righteousness, atonement by his sacrifice, and redemption through his blood; all which are consistent with and greatly display the justice of God: nor are any of the doctrines of the Gospel licentious ones, but on the contrary teach men to live soberly and righteously; as well as they are plain and easy to such who are conversant with them, as is often expressed, and may be the sense of the word here used also. (u) "principalia, i.e. digna principibus", Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "ducalia", Gussetius, p. 485. (w) "Praecipua quaedam", Tigurine versions.

Proverbs 8:6

The Excellence of Wisdom

⁵O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding. ⁶Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.

Free Bible Version

Listen to me because I have valuable things to explain to you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue eare, for I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lippes, shall teache things that be right.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

Translation for Translators

Listen to me, because I have some excellent/important things to say. What I say is what is fair/right.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Listen, because I will speak of noble things, and when my lips open I will say upright things.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips [is] uprightness.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

excellent things--or, "plain," "manifest." opening . . . things--upright words.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Proverbs 8:6

Verse

Context

The Excellence of Wisdom

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Proverbs 8:6

The Excellence of Wisdom

Prudence: The Discipline of Godly Speech

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes