Proverbs 8:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. an...: Heb. the abomination of my lips" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:7 — KJV
“For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. an...: Heb. the abomination of my lips”
— Proverbs 8:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:7 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 8:7
“And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak. sweetly: Heb. straightly of those...: or, of the ancient”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:7: mouth, speak, lips
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:7: mouth, speak, lips
“And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. with...: Heb. with one mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:7: mouth, speak, heb
“Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, saying, The land, unto which ye go to possess it, is an unclean land with the filthiness of the people of the lands, with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to another with their uncleanness. by: Heb. by the hand of from...: Heb. from mouth to mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:7: mouth, abomination, heb
“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:7: mouth, lips, heb
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