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Proverbs 8:8

Proverbs 8:8 is verse 8 of Proverbs chapter 8, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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King James Version

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

World English Bible

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

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Proverbs 8:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

9 They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.

10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 12:6

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

Isaiah 45:23

By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

John 7:46

“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

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