King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Listen! I will say worthwhile things; when I speak, my words are right.
Berean Standard Bible:
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
American Standard Version:
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Hear{H8085}; for I will speak{H1696} of excellent things{H5057}; and the opening{H4669} of my lips{H8193} shall be right things{H4339}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Colossians 1:26
- [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Proverbs 23:16
- Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Matthew 7:28
- And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 7:29
- For he taught them as [one] having authority, and not as the scribes.
Proverbs 4:2
- For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Psalms 49:3
- My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
1 Corinthians 2:6
- ¶ Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
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Commentary for Proverbs 8:6
Proverbs 8:6 is part of a larger passage in the book of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who is reputed for his wisdom. This verse is embedded within a section (Proverbs 8:1-36) where Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to humanity, extolling the virtues of wisdom and understanding. The historical context of this verse is the ancient Near East, where wisdom literature was a popular genre, offering guidance for living a virtuous and successful life.
In Proverbs 8:6, the personified Wisdom implores the listener to pay attention ("Hear") because she is about to speak on matters that are not only excellent but also righteous. The verse emphasizes the importance of listening to wisdom and the value of the words that are about to be spoken. It suggests that wisdom is accessible and that its principles are both morally sound and beneficial for living a life that is in harmony with divine order.
The themes of this verse include the call to attentiveness, the value of wisdom, and the inherent goodness of wisdom's teachings. It underscores the idea that wisdom is not hidden but is actively seeking to be heard and embraced by those willing to listen. The verse also implies that wisdom is practical, leading to right actions and just outcomes. In the broader context of Proverbs, this verse sets the stage for a discourse on wisdom's role in creation, its intrinsic worth, and its availability to those who seek it diligently.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H5057
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגִיד
Transliteration: nâgîyd
Pronunciation: naw-gheed'
Description: or נָגִד; from נָגַד; a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes; captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler. - Strong's Number: H4669
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִפְתָּח
Transliteration: miphtâch
Pronunciation: mif-tawkh'
Description: from פָּתַח; an aperture, i.e. (figuratively) utterance; opening. - Strong's Number: H8193
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂפָה
Transliteration: sâphâh
Pronunciation: saw-faw'
Description: or (in dual and plural) שֶׂפֶת; probably from סָפָה or שָׁפָה through the idea of termination (compare סוֹף); the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.); band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. - Strong's Number: H4339
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵישָׁר
Transliteration: mêyshâr
Pronunciation: may-shawr'
Description: from יָשַׁר; evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially); agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness).