Proverbs 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:6 — KJV
“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
— Proverbs 8:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:6
“Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. grievous...: Heb. a hard thing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:6: speak, things, lips
“Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:6: speak, things, lips
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:6: hear, speak, right
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:6: hear, things, right
“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:6: hear, lips, right
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