6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
6 Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right,
6 Don't miss a word of this - I'm telling you how to live well, I'm telling you how to live at your best.
6 Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, And from the opening of my lips will come right things;
6 Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:6
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11
(Read Proverbs 8:1-11)
The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.