Proverbs 8:8

“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.”

"All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them." - Proverbs 8:8
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What does Proverbs 8:8 mean?

Proverbs 8:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise teachings and sayings…

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The Righteousness of Divine Wisdom

In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified as a virtuous woman calling out to mankind, urging them to heed her instruction and embrace her teachings. Among the treasure trove of verses dedicated to this divine wisdom, Proverbs 8:8 stands as a declaration of integrity and…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Integrity in Speech

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in this sacred moment, I lift my heart in gratitude for Your Word, which serves as a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105). Today, I meditate on the profound wisdom found in Proverbs 8:8: "All the words of my mouth are…

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Proverbs 15:8 - "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight."
Proverbs 10:8 - "The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall."
Proverbs 11:8 - "The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead."
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Proverbs 24:8 - "He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person."
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Proverbs 8:16 - "By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth."
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Proverbs 8:9 - "They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge."
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