For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
Parallel translations
- WEB For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
- KJV For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
- NKJV For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
- NASB “For my mouth will proclaim truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
- NLT for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception.
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Quick answer
Wisdom speaks only truth and detests wickedness. Her words are honest and pure.
Overview
Wisdom declares that her mouth utters truth and that wickedness is abhorrent to her lips. Her integrity sets her apart from every deceiver and flatterer. This commitment to truth reflects the character of God Himself, who cannot lie.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Ps 37:30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
- John 8:14Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
- John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
- Prov 12:22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- Rev 3:14To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
- John 18:37“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”
- John 1:17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- Prov 29:27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
- Job 36:4For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
- John 8:45–46But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
- Prov 16:12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
- John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
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Wisdom personified, with God before creation and the agent of all things, anticipates Christ 'in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom' — the wisdom of God made flesh.
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