Proverbs 8:6 cpdv — Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.

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"Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right. "

— Proverbs 8:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 8:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
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ASV
“Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things. ”
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WEB
“Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
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NET
“Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.”
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Proverbs 8 — Context

beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying:

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

O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.

Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.

My throat shall practice truth, and my lips shall detest the impious.

All my words are just. There is no depravity in them, and no perversity.

They are upright to those who understand, and equitable to those who discover knowledge.

Proverbs 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:6 say?

Proverbs 8:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right. ”

Where is Proverbs 8:6 in the Bible?

Proverbs 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 6.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 8:6.

What translation should I read Proverbs 8:6 in?

Proverbs 8:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 8:6?

Proverbs 8:6 reads (CPDV): “Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 8:6 cpdv — Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.

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