New International Version My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. New Living Translation for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. English Standard Version for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Berean Standard Bible For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Berean Literal Bible For my mouth utters truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. King James Bible For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. New King James Version For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. New American Standard Bible “For my mouth will proclaim truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. NASB 1995 “For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. NASB 1977 “For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Legacy Standard Bible For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Amplified Bible “For my mouth will utter truth, And wickedness is repulsive and loathsome to my lips. Berean Annotated Bible For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Christian Standard Bible For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Holman Christian Standard Bible For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. American Standard Version For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Contemporary English Version I always speak the truth and refuse to tell a lie. English Revised Version For my mouth shall utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. GOD'S WORD® Translation My mouth expresses the truth, and wickedness is disgusting to my lips. Good News Translation What I say is the truth; lies are hateful to me. International Standard Version For my mouth speaks the truth— wickedness is detestable to me. NET Bible For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. New Heart English Bible For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Webster's Bible Translation For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. World English Bible For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor my mouth utters truth, "" And wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. Berean Literal Bible For my mouth utters truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Young's Literal Translation For truth doth my mouth utter, And an abomination to my lips is wickedness. Smith's Literal Translation For my palate shall meditate the truth, and evil is the abomination of my lips. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate wickedness. Catholic Public Domain Version My throat shall practice truth, and my lips shall detest the impious. New American Bible Indeed, my mouth utters truth, and my lips abhor wickedness. New Revised Standard Version for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor my mouth shall speak truth, and lying lips are an abomination before me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For my mouth ruminates truth and lying lips are unclean before me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For my mouth shall utter truth, And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Brenton Septuagint Translation For my throat shall meditate truth; and false lips are an abomination before me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Excellence of Wisdom…6Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. 7For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. 8All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.… Cross References For my mouth will speak the truth, Psalm 119:43 Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Psalm 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Psalm 45:4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 1 John 2:21 I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. Psalm 15:2 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Isaiah 59:14-15 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. / Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. Psalm 52:3 You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah Treasury of Scripture For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. my mouth Job 36:4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee. John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 8:14,45,46 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. Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 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. Jump to Previous Abomination Detest Disgusting Faith Goes Good Lips Meditate Mouth Palate Speak Speaks True. Truth Utter WickednessJump to Next Abomination Detest Disgusting Faith Goes Good Lips Meditate Mouth Palate Speak Speaks True. Truth Utter WickednessProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings For my mouth will speak the truth, Wisdom speaks what is faithful, right, and dependable. In Israel’s life, truthful speech upheld justice in the courts, strengthened households, and preserved trust within the covenant community. God’s wisdom does not deceive or distort reality but accords with His righteous character. Psa 119:43 Never take Your word of truth from my mouth,… and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Wisdom rejects evil in both speech and conduct. Israel was called to remain distinct from the corrupt practices of surrounding nations, refusing lies, injustice, and moral compromise. What God condemns cannot be joined with true wisdom, for righteousness and wickedness stand opposed. Psa 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips… Persons / Places / Events 1. WisdomPersonified as a woman in Proverbs 8, Wisdom speaks directly to the reader, offering guidance and insight. She is portrayed as a divine attribute of God, present from the beginning of creation. 2. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. His writings often emphasize the value of wisdom and understanding. 3. The Audience The book of Proverbs is addressed to the people of Israel, particularly the young and inexperienced, to impart moral and practical guidance. Teaching Points The Value of TruthTruth is a fundamental attribute of God and should be a defining characteristic of His followers. Embracing truth in our speech reflects God's nature and builds trust in our relationships. Rejecting Wickedness Just as Wisdom detests wickedness, believers are called to reject sin and evil in all forms. This involves a conscious effort to align our thoughts, words, and actions with God's standards. The Power of Words Our words have the power to build up or tear down. Speaking truth in love can bring healing and encouragement, while deceit and wickedness lead to destruction. Wisdom's Role in Daily Life Seeking wisdom daily helps us discern truth from falsehood and guides us in making righteous decisions. Regular study of Scripture and prayer are essential in cultivating wisdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 8:7?2. How does Proverbs 8:7 guide us in speaking truth in daily life? 3. What does "my mouth will speak the truth" teach about integrity? 4. How can we avoid "wickedness" in our words, as Proverbs 8:7 advises? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of truth in communication? 6. How can Proverbs 8:7 influence our conversations in challenging situations? 7. How does Proverbs 8:7 define truth in the context of wisdom and righteousness? 8. Why does Proverbs 8:7 emphasize the rejection of wickedness in speech? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 8:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8? Verse 7. - Another coordinate reason for attention. My mouth; chek, "palate" (Proverbs 5:3, where see note); the organ of speech. Shall speak truth; emeth (see on Proverbs 3:3). The verb הָגָה (hagah) properly means "to speak with one's self," "to meditate;" and so the versions translate here, meditabitur, μελετήσει; but this idea is not appropriate to the word joined with it, "the palate," and it must be taken to signify to utter, as in Psalm 35:28; Psalm 37:30, etc. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Resha, "wickedness," is the contrary of moral truth and right. Septuagint, "False lips are abominable in my sight." Proverbs 8:7 shows Wisdom’s character—fully devoted to truth and utterly opposed to wicked speech. Because all Scripture is God-breathed and infallible, these words stand as an unchanging benchmark. We honor the Lord when our lips mirror Wisdom’s: consistently speaking what is true and rejecting every form of corrupt talk. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction my mouth חִכִּ֑י (ḥik·kî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums will speak יֶהְגֶּ֣ה (yeh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse the truth, אֱ֭מֶת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness and wickedness רֶֽשַׁע׃ (re·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7562: Wickedness is detestable וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת (wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to my lips. שְׂפָתַ֣י (śə·p̄ā·ṯay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin Additonal Resources Proverbs 8:7 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 8:7 Bible Gateway Proverbs 8:7 Bible.com Proverbs 8:7 NIV |
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