Proverbs 8:6

In 11 translations

BSB

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

KJV

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

WEB

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

ASV

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

LSV

Listen, for I speak noble things, || And the opening of my lips [is] uprightness.

YLT

Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips [is] uprightness.

DBY

Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

DRC

Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.

GNV

Giue eare, for I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lippes, shall teache things that be right.

JPS

Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

LXXE

Hearken to me; for I will speak solemn truths; and will produce right sayings from my lips.

Word by word Hebrew · tap a word

Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

שִׁ֭מְעוּ כִּֽי־נְגִידִ֣ים אֲדַבֵּ֑ר וּמִפְתַּ֥ח שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י מֵישָׁרִֽים׃

LXX-Br

Εἰσακούσατέ μου, σεμνὰ γὰρ ἐρῶ, καὶ ἀνοίσω ἀπὸ χειλέων ὀρθά.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 7:28–29When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
• Colossians 1:26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
• Matthew 13:35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”
• Proverbs 4:2For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
• Proverbs 23:16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
• Psalms 19:7–11The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are…
• Proverbs 22:20–21Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge, to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
• Psalms 49:3My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
• Job 33:1–3“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
• Proverbs 2:6–7For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
• 1 Corinthians 2:6–7Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined…
• Proverbs 4:20–22My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
• Matthew 5:2–12and He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).