KJV ORIGINAL
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For my mouth will speak truth, and evil is disgusting to my lips.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that wisdom always speaks truthfully and finds evil completely repulsive.
📚 Historical Context
In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to people, offering her valuable guidance. This verse is part of Wisdom's speech where she describes her character and reliability. In ancient Hebrew culture, one's word and reputation for truthfulness were essential for trust in business, relationships, and community life.
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