Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right.
New American Standard Bible
And the opening of my lips will reveal
King James Version
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Holman Bible
and what my lips say is right.
A Conservative Version
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
American Standard Version
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Amplified
“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.
Darby Translation
Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Julia Smith Translation
Hear ye, for I will speak dear things; and the openings of my lips uprightnesses.
King James 2000
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips shall come right things.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Listen! For noble things I will speak, and upright things from the opening of my lips.
Modern King James verseion
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.
NET Bible
Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.
New Heart English Bible
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
The Emphasized Bible
Hear, for, princely things, will I speak, and the opening of my lips shall be of equity;
Webster
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
World English Bible
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
Youngs Literal Translation
Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips is uprightness.
Themes
Frowardness » What has nothing froward in it
Knowledge » Those that find knowledge
Perversion » What has nothing perverse in it
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
5 Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. 6 Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. 7 For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me.
Cross References
Job 33:1-3
"Now please listen to what I have to say, Job. Listen to every word!
Psalm 19:7-11
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 49:3
My mouth will speak wisely, and I will understand what I think about.
Proverbs 2:6-7
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 4:2
I give you sound teaching, so do not abandon my instruction.
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, pay attention to my words, and listen closely to what I say.
Proverbs 22:20-21
Have I not written for you 30 sayings containing counsel and knowledge,
Proverbs 23:16
My innermost being will be glad when your lips speak what is right.
Matthew 5:2-12
and he began to teach them:
Matthew 7:28-29
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, the crowds were utterly amazed at his teaching,
Matthew 13:35
This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet when he said, "I will open my mouth to speak in parables. I will declare what has been hidden since the creation of the world."
1 Corinthians 2:6-7
However, when we are among mature people, we do speak a message of wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or of the rulers of this world, who are passing off the scene.
Colossians 1:26
This secret was hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints,