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What does Proverbs 8:6 mean?

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

— Proverbs 8:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

3

Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:

4

“To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.

5

You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

6

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

7

For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

9

They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

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