For my mouth speaks truth.
Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 8:7 in context
Proverbs 8:4–10
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“I call to you men!
I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
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You simple, understand prudence!
You fools, be of an understanding heart!
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Hear, for I will speak excellent things.
The opening of my lips is for right things.
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For my mouth speaks truth.
Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
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All the words of my mouth are in righteousness.
There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
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They are all plain to him who understands,
right to those who find knowledge.
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Receive my instruction rather than silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold.
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