Proverbs 8:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Wisdom promises to teach excellent, truthful principles.
The Context of Proverbs 8:6
Wisdom promises her teaching is of the highest quality and moral integrity.
What Does Proverbs 8:6 Mean?
Wisdom assures her listeners that what she will teach is both excellent and right. The quality of her instruction is guaranteed—not mediocre opinion or unreliable counsel, but truth of the highest order. The opening of her lips refers to her first words and establishes the standard for all that follows.
The promise of excellence and rightness makes wisdom trustworthy and worth heeding. By contrasting her teaching with inferior alternatives, the verse implies that much speech in the world is crooked or base. Wisdom offers something different: instruction that elevates and aligns with truth itself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 8:6
What does Proverbs 8:6 mean?
Wisdom promises to teach excellent, truthful principles.
What is the context of Proverbs 8:6?
Wisdom promises her teaching is of the highest quality and moral integrity.