Proverbs 8:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things - נגידים negidim, things which are preeminent, and manifestly superior to all others. The teaching is not trifling, though addressed to triflers.

The opening of my lips shall be right things - מישרים meysharim, things which are calculated to correct your false notions, and set straight your crooked ways. Hence she declares,

Proverbs 8:6

6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.