Proverbs 8:7

Translations

Modern

For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

Traditional

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

Literal

For my mouth utters truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

Latin

Veritatem meditabitur guttur meum, et labia mea detestabuntur impium.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

Notes

Proverbs 8:6–9

Wisdom is linked to truth, understanding, and knowledge, which are correct, wholesome, simple, and clear. Wisdom dislikes deception, which is sneaky and dishonest (compare Proverbs 1:2–7; 6:16–19).

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
John 8:14
Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
John 8:45–46
But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
John 18:37
“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”
Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Job 36:4
For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
Revelation 3:14
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

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