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Proverbs 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
Proverbs 8:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 8:6
Hear, for I will speak of excellent things, and opening my lips shall be right things. Wisdom's speech is both excellent (negidim - princely, noble things) and right (mesharim - upright, equitable things). This verse establishes wisdom's message as supremely valuable and morally correct. Unlike deceivers who speak pleasant lies, wisdom speaks hard truths that lead to life. The call to hear emphasizes receptivity to authoritative truth.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:6
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“when Jesus had finished saying these things”
“For I give you good doctrine”
“my heart will rejoice”
“attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.”
“restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure”
“saying”
“however”