Proverbs 8:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”Proverbs 8:6
What Does Proverbs 8:6 Mean?
Proverbs 8:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 8:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 45:1“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”Proverbs 4:2“For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.”Proverbs 4:11“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”Proverbs 22:20“Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,”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:”Colossians 1:26“Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:”Psalms 49:3“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”Proverbs 22:18“For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.”Matthew 13:35“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.”Job 32:20“I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.”2 Chronicles 30:22“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers.”Job 13:6“Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.”Job 26:3“How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?”Job 33:1“Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 4:20“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.”Ecclesiastes 12:10“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”Matthew 5:2“And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,”
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