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Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the mouth of perverted <i>words</i>, I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The [reverent] fear <i>and</i> worshipful awe of the LORD <i>includes</i> the hatred of evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />To honor the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of YHWH [is] to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, "" And a contrary mouth, I have hated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah hates evil: pride and haughtiness, and the evil way, and the mouth of perverseness I hated.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord hateth evil: I hate arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />[The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil;] Pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth I hate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Reverence of the LORD despises evil; pride, arrogance, evil ways, and perverse speech do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The worship of LORD JEHOVAH is hating evil; pomp, pride, the evil way, and the perverse mouth, I hate.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, and insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; and I hate the perverse ways of bad men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1374" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">The Excellence of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">To fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śə·nōṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">is to hate</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śā·nê·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">I hate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1347.htm" title="1347: wə·ḡā·’ō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Arrogance, majesty, ornament. From ga'ah; the same as ga'avah.">arrogant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1344.htm" title="1344: gê·’āh (N-fs) -- Pride. Feminine from ga'ah; arrogance.">pride,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: wə·ḏe·reḵ (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">conduct,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8419.htm" title="8419: ṯah·pu·ḵō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Perversity, perverse thing. From haphak; a perversity or fraud.">and perverse</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">speech.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></span><br />Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a></span><br />By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a></span><br />Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Psalm 34:14</a></span><br />Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-6</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the fraudulent mouth, do I hate.</p><p class="hdg">the fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Proverbs 16:6</a></b></br> By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD <i>men</i> depart from evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></b></br> Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalm 101:3</a></b></br> I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; <i>it</i> shall not cleave to me.</p><p class="hdg">pride</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></b></br> These six <i>things</i> doth the LORD hate: yea, seven <i>are</i> an abomination unto him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a></b></br> Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let <i>not</i> arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD <i>is</i> a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-4.htm">Psalm 5:4,5</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee… </p><p class="hdg">the froward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Proverbs 4:24</a></b></br> Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12</a></b></br> A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Proverbs 10:31</a></b></br> The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Arrogancy</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-3.htm">Behavior</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">False.</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/139-21.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/139-22.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Oneself</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-30.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Unpleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-2.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-9.htm">Arrogancy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-27.htm">Behavior</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">False.</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Oneself</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Unpleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-20.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">the fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">and evidence of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">The excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">the nature</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">the power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">the riches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">and the eternity of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This fear is not merely an emotional response but a commitment to align one's life with God's will. Hating evil is a natural outcome of this fear, as evil is contrary to God's nature. In biblical context, evil encompasses sin, injustice, and anything that opposes God's righteousness. This phrase echoes <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a>, where wisdom is equated with fearing the Lord and shunning evil. The call to hate evil is a call to reject sin in all its forms, aligning with the holiness God demands from His people.<p><b>I hate arrogant pride,</b><br>Arrogant pride is often condemned in Scripture as it reflects a self-sufficiency that denies the need for God. Pride was the sin of Lucifer (<a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a>) and is frequently listed among the sins God detests (<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, humility was valued, and pride was seen as a precursor to downfall (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). This phrase emphasizes that true wisdom and fear of the Lord involve recognizing one's dependence on God and rejecting self-exaltation.<p><b>evil conduct,</b><br>Evil conduct refers to actions that are morally wrong and contrary to God's commandments. In the historical context of Israel, the Law provided a clear standard for righteous behavior, and deviation from it was considered evil. This includes acts of injustice, idolatry, and immorality. The prophets often called out Israel for their evil deeds, urging them to return to God's ways (<a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a>). This phrase underscores the importance of living a life that reflects God's righteousness and justice.<p><b>and perverse speech.</b><br>Perverse speech includes lying, deceit, slander, and any form of communication that distorts truth and harms others. The Bible frequently warns against the power of the tongue to cause destruction (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>). In the cultural context, speech was a reflection of one's character and heart (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a>). This phrase highlights the importance of integrity and truthfulness in communication, aligning with the biblical call to speak the truth in love (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. Proverbs is a collection of his wise sayings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>Personified in <a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Proverbs 8</a>, wisdom is depicted as a woman calling out to people to follow her ways. This chapter emphasizes the value and importance of wisdom in a believer's life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God in the Old Testament, representing His eternal and unchanging nature. The fear of the LORD is a central theme in Proverbs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>The fear of the LORD is not about being afraid but having a reverential awe and respect for God. It is foundational to wisdom and leads to a life that honors Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hating_evil.htm">Hating Evil</a></b><br>To truly fear the LORD, one must actively reject and despise evil in all its forms. This includes not only actions but also thoughts and attitudes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_pride.htm">Rejecting Pride</a></b><br>Arrogant pride is detestable to God. Believers are called to humility, recognizing their dependence on God and the need to submit to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_speech.htm">Guarding Speech</a></b><br>Perverse speech is condemned. Believers should strive for purity in their words, reflecting the character of Christ in their communication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_wisely.htm">Living Wisely</a></b><br>Embracing wisdom involves making choices that align with God's values, rejecting sin, and pursuing righteousness in everyday life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_is_it_appropriate_to_love_or_hate.htm">When is it appropriate to love or hate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19–22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one’s enemies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_hate.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on hate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_teach_about_hate.htm">What does the Bible teach about hate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.--</span>Because there can never be any truce between the kingdoms of light and darkness (<a href="/matthew/6-24.htm" title="No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.">Matthew 6:24</a>), so if we are the friend of one, we must be the enemy of the other.<p><span class= "bld">Pride and arrogancy . . . do I hate.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm" title="A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,">Proverbs 6:17</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.</span> Wisdom here enunciates the proposition which is the foundation of all her teaching, only here, as it were, on the reverse side, net as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>), but as the hatred of evil; she then proceeds to particularize the evil which the Lord hates. Taking the clause in this sense, we have no need to alter the persons and forms of the verbs to "I fear the Lord, I hate evil," as Dathe and others suggest; still less to suppress the whole paragraph as a late insertion. These violent measures are arbitrary and quite unnecessary, the present text allowing a natural and sufficient exposition. There can be no fellowship between light and darkness; he who serves the Lord must renounce the works of the devil. <span class="cmt_word">Pride and arrogancy,</span> which are opposed to the sovereign virtue of humility, are the first sins which Wisdom names. These are among the things which the Lord is said to hate (<a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Proverbs 6:17</a>, etc.). "Initium omnis peccati est superbia" (Ecclus. 10:15, Vet. Lat.). <span class="cmt_word">The evil way</span>; <span class="accented">i.e</span>. sins of conduct, "way" being, as commonly, equivalent to "manner of life." <span class="cmt_word">The froward mouth;</span> literally, <span class="accented">mouth of perverseness</span>, sins of speech (see on Proverbs 2:12; and comp. 10:31); Vulgate, <span class="accented">os bilingue.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">To fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽרְאַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֮</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to hate</span><br /><span class="heb">שְֽׂנֹ֫את</span> <span class="translit">(śə·nōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil;</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I hate</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂנֵֽאתִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(śā·nê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrogant</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָא֨וֹן ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·’ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1347.htm">Strong's 1347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arrogance, majesty, ornament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pride,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּ֘אָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(gê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arrogance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conduct,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדֶ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and perverse</span><br /><span class="heb">תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯah·pu·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8419.htm">Strong's 8419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perversity, perverse thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speech.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate (Prov. 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