Proverbs 8:6

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Proverbs 8:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 “To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.

5 O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

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

7 For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.

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Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:7

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Proverbs 4:2

For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

Proverbs 4:20

My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

Proverbs 4:21

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Proverbs 4:22

For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.

Proverbs 22:20

Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge,

Proverbs 22:21

to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

Psalms 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 19:8

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalms 19:9

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Psalms 19:10

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Psalms 19:11

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

Psalms 49:3

My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Among 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.

1 Corinthians 2:7

No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

Colossians 1:26

the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

Job 33:1

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Job 33:2

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

Job 33:3

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Matthew 5:2

and He began to teach them, saying:

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Matthew 7:28

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,

Matthew 7:29

because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Matthew 13:35

So 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.”