Proverbs 8:6

Proverbs 8:6 in other translations

What does Proverbs 8:6 mean?

Proverbs 8:6 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 8:6

• Colossians 1:26

  Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

• Matthew 7:28-29

  And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

• Matthew 13:35

  That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

• Proverbs 4:2

  For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

• Proverbs 23:16

  Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

• Proverbs 4:20-22

  My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

• Proverbs 22:20-21

  Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

• Psalms 49:3

  My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

• 1 Corinthians 2:6-7

  Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

• Psalms 19:7-11

  The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. …

• Matthew 5:2-12

  And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. …

• Proverbs 2:6-7

  For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

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Context

• Proverbs 8:5

  O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

• Proverbs 8:6

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

• Proverbs 8:7

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

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