What does Proverbs 8:6 mean?

Proverbs 8:6 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 8:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

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

7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

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