For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.
For my mouth {H2441} shall speak {H1897} truth {H571}; and wickedness {H7562} is an abomination {H8441} to my lips {H8193}.
My mouth says what is true, because my lips detest evil.
For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
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Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. -
John 8:14
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, [yet] my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. -
John 17:17
¶ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. -
Proverbs 12:22
¶ Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight. -
Proverbs 29:27
¶ An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked. -
John 8:45
And because I tell [you] the truth, ye believe me not. -
John 8:46
¶ Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
Proverbs 8:7 is a powerful declaration from Lady Wisdom, personified as a divine figure, emphasizing her inherent nature of truth and her absolute rejection of wickedness. This verse is part of a larger monologue (Proverbs 8:1-36) where Wisdom proclaims her origin, character, and invaluable worth to humanity.
Context
In Proverbs Chapter 8, Wisdom is portrayed as crying out in public places, making her voice heard to all (see Proverbs 8:1). She stands in stark contrast to the seductive and deceptive calls of Folly found elsewhere in Proverbs. Here, she asserts the purity and uprightness of her words, laying the foundation for her authority and reliability. Her message is not hidden or obscure, but clear and morally unblemished, inviting all to embrace her teachings.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Related Scriptures
The commitment to truth and rejection of wickedness is a consistent theme throughout Scripture. For example, the Psalmist declares the entirety of God's word to be truth (Psalm 119:160). Similarly, the New Testament exhorts believers to speak truth with their neighbors, reflecting the character of Christ (Ephesians 4:25). This principle of truthfulness is foundational to God's character and therefore to true wisdom.
Practical Application
Proverbs 8:7 calls us to reflect the character of Wisdom in our own lives, particularly in our speech. We are challenged to:
Embracing the truth and abhorring wickedness, as personified by Wisdom, is a path to a life of integrity and divine favor.