Proverbs 8:6 nasb — "Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

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""Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things."

— Proverbs 8:6, NASB

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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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Proverbs 8 — Context

Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, At the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

"To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.

"O naive ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand wisdom.

"Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

"For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

"All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.

Proverbs 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:6 say?

Proverbs 8:6 in the NASB reads: “"Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.”

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 (NASB): “"Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.” 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 nasb — "Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

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