Proverbs 8:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.”Proverbs 8:7
What Does Proverbs 8:7 Mean?
Proverbs 8:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 8:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 4:25“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”Psalms 37:30“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”Job 36:4“For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.”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.”Proverbs 12:22“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”John 17:17“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”Job 33:3“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”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 1:17“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”John 8:45“And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.”John 18:37“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”Revelation 3:14“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”Proverbs 16:12“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
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