Proverbs 8:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

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✦ 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 the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, Wisdom is personified as a woman who calls out to people, offering guidance and truth in a world often filled with deception and folly. This verse is part of a larger passage where Wisdom describes her origins and commitment to righteousness, emphasizing her role in creation and moral instruction. During ancient Israelite times, such wisdom literature was used to teach ethical living and discernment, drawing from the cultural values of the Near East where wisdom was seen as a divine gift for navigating life's challenges.

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