Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Holman Bible

Listen, for I speak of noble things,
and what my lips say is right.

International Standard Version

Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right.

A Conservative Version

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

American Standard Version

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Amplified


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

Bible in Basic English

Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

Darby Translation

Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Julia Smith Translation

Hear ye, for I will speak dear things; and the openings of my lips uprightnesses.

King James 2000

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips shall come right things.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Listen! For noble things I will speak, and upright things from the opening of my lips.

Modern King James verseion

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.

NET Bible

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

New Heart English Bible

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

The Emphasized Bible

Hear, for, princely things, will I speak, and the opening of my lips shall be of equity;

Webster

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

World English Bible

Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

Youngs Literal Translation

Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips is uprightness.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
for I will speak
דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

נגד נגיד 
Nagiyd 
Usage: 44

and the opening
מפתּח 
Miphtach 
Usage: 1

of my lips
שׂפת שׂפה 
Saphah 
Usage: 176

Context Readings

Wisdom Calls

5 O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart. 6 “Listen, for I will speak noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.
7 My mouth will speak truth! Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

Cross References

Job 33:1-3

Listen to my words Job. Pay attention to everything I say.

Psalm 19:7-11

The law of Jehovah is perfect. It gives new life. The testimony of Jehovah is dependable. It makes the simple wise.

Psalm 49:3

My mouth will speak wisdom. I have carefully considered understanding (insights).

Proverbs 2:6-7

Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 4:2

I give you good instruction. Do not abandon my Law!

Proverbs 4:20-22

My son, pay attention to my words. Incline your ear (extend your hearing) to my sayings.

Proverbs 22:20-21

Have I not written to you excellent things in counsel and knowledge?

Proverbs 23:16

Yes, my inmost being rejoices when you speak right things.

Matthew 5:2-12

He opened his mouth and taught them:

Matthew 7:28-29

When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught.

Matthew 13:35

That which was spoken through the prophet was fulfilled, saying: I will open my mouth in illustrations. I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.

1 Corinthians 2:6-7

How is it we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who come to nothing (are doomed to destruction)?

Colossians 1:26

It is the secret he hid through all past ages from all human beings but has now revealed to his holy ones.

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