Proverbs 8:13
Proverbs 8:13 in Multiple Translations
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.
Honoring the Lord means hating evil. So I hate pride and arrogance, wicked behavior and telling lies.
The feare of the Lord is to hate euill as pride, and arrogancie, and the euill way: and a mouth that speaketh lewde things, I doe hate.
The fear of Jehovah [is] to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
The fear of the Lord hateth evil: I hate arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
All the people who revere Yahweh hate evil. I, wisdom, hate people who are proud and people who think they are more important than others. I hate people who behave in an evil way and those who say things to deceive others.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 8:13
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Proverbs 8:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִֽרְאַ֣ת
יְהוָה֮
שְֽׂנֹ֫את
רָ֥ע
גֵּ֘אָ֤ה
וְ/גָא֨וֹן
וְ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
רָ֭ע
וּ/פִ֨י
תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹת
שָׂנֵֽאתִי
יִֽרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
N-fs
יְהוָה֮
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שְֽׂנֹ֫את
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Inf-a
רָ֥ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
גֵּ֘אָ֤ה
gêʼâh
H1344
pride
N-fs
וְ/גָא֨וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
Conj | N-ms
וְ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Conj | N-cs
רָ֭ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
וּ/פִ֨י
peh
H6310
lip
Conj | N-ms
תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹת
tahpukâh
H8419
perversity
N-fp
שָׂנֵֽאתִי
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 8:13
יִֽרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְהוָה֮
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שְֽׂנֹ֫את
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Inf-a
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
רָ֥ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
גֵּ֘אָ֤ה
gêʼâh
H1344
"pride"
N-fs
Pride or arrogance, a feeling of being better than others, like the pride of Lucifer in Isaiah. It is the opposite of humility.
Definition: pride
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pride. See also: Proverbs 8:13.
וְ/גָא֨וֹן
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
וְ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Conj | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
רָ֭ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וּ/פִ֨י
peh
H6310
"lip"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
תַהְפֻּכ֬וֹת
tahpukâh
H8419
"perversity"
N-fp
This word means being stubborn or disobedient, often in a harmful way. It describes actions that go against God's will, like in Deuteronomy where it warns against turning away from God. In Proverbs, it talks about the dangers of a perverse heart.
Definition: perversity, perverse thing
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (very) froward(-ness, thing), perverse thing. See also: Deuteronomy 32:20; Proverbs 10:31; Proverbs 2:12.
שָׂנֵֽאתִי
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 8:13
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- Proverbs 8:13 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
- Sermons on Proverbs 8:13
Context — The Excellence of Wisdom
11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
14Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. 15By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:10 | Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 2 | Proverbs 16:6 | By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 2:3 | Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. |
| 4 | Proverbs 4:24 | Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. |
| 5 | 1 Thessalonians 5:22 | Abstain from every form of evil. |
| 6 | 1 Peter 5:5 | 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.” |
| 7 | Amos 5:15 | Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” |
| 8 | Psalms 119:128 | Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 9 | Proverbs 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
| 10 | Proverbs 6:16–19 | 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, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. |
Proverbs 8:13 Summary
This verse means that when we truly respect and fear God, we will naturally hate evil and want to stay away from it. This includes things like being proud or arrogant, doing bad things, and saying mean or hurtful words. As it says in Psalm 97:10, we should hate evil and love what is good, and we can do this by following God's ways and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10, which says to walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Proverbs 8:13?
To fear the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 111:10, where it says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
How does hating evil relate to fearing the LORD?
Hating evil is a natural response to fearing the LORD, as it shows that we are committed to living a life that is pleasing to God, and is in line with His will, as expressed in Romans 12:9, which says to abhor what is evil and hold fast to what is good.
What specific types of evil does Wisdom hate in this verse?
According to Proverbs 8:13, Wisdom hates arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech, which are all forms of evil that are contrary to God's nature and will, as seen in Scripture, such as in 1 Peter 5:5, which warns against pride, and Ephesians 4:29, which cautions against corrupting speech.
How can we apply the principle of hating evil in our own lives?
We can apply this principle by recognizing and rejecting evil in all its forms, and instead choosing to follow God's ways and live a life of righteousness, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:12-15, which warns against the ways of the wicked and encourages us to walk in the ways of righteousness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my hatred for evil in my daily life, and how can I align my actions with God's will?
- How can I cultivate a deeper fear of the LORD, and what are some practical steps I can take to show my reverence for God?
- In what ways do I struggle with arrogant pride, evil conduct, or perverse speech, and how can I seek God's help to overcome these struggles?
- How can I use my words and actions to promote righteousness and combat evil, and what are some ways that I can be a positive influence in my community?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord [is] to hate evil,.... All evil in general, evil thoughts, evil words, evil actions, evil company, evil worship, and evil doctrines; and by "the fear of the Lord", which shows
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. The fear of the Lord (is) to hate evil. Here Wisdom gives a sample of her blessed teachings.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord; which he had before noted to be the beginning of wisdom, . Is to hate evil; it consists in a careful abstinence from all sin, and that not from carnal or prudential motives, but from a true dislike and hatred of it. Pride; which he mentions first, as that which is most hateful to God, and most opposite to true wisdom and to the fear of God, which constantly produce humility. The evil way; all wicked actions, especially sinful custom: and courses. The froward mouth; false doctrines, and bad counsels and deceits.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.Ver. 13. The fear of the Lord.] Which is a high point of heavenly wisdom, to the praise whereof this therefore appertaineth. There are those who make this verse an explanation of the former, thus: I find out the knowledge of witty inventions, such as are the fear of the Lord, the hatred of evil, yea, of inward evils, as pride, arrogancy, &c. Odi fastum istius Ecclesiae. I hate the pride of that Romish Church, said Basil, long since. "I hate vain thoughts; but thy law do I love." "I hate and abhor lying." "Yea, I hate every false way," both in myself and others. "Thou hatest the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate." God’ s people partake of the Divine nature, and so have God-like both sympathies and antipathies. They not only leave sin, but loathe it, and are at deadly feud with it. They purge themselves - by this clean fear of God - from all pollutions, not of flesh only, worldly lusts, and gross evils, but of spirit also, that lie more up in the heart of the country, as pride, arrogance, &c., so "perfecting holiness in the fear of God." There may be some kind of pride in sincerity, and of humility in hypocrisy. But hypocrisy’ s humility is followed with pride, and sincerity’ s pride with humility.
This latter humility is the better. And here only it is seemly for virtue to come behind vice. Hypocrisy is proud because it is humble; sincerity is humble because it is proud. And the evil way.] That is, Custom of committing sin. Viam pro frequentatione accipiunt Hebraei. And this the godly man doth, not that he may appear to do so, sed quia aliter facere non potuit - as one falsely and flatteringly said of Cato - but because having his heart seasoned with this holy fear, he can do no otherwise. Velleius.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
(13) The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.—Because there can never be any truce between the kingdoms of light and darkness (Matthew 6:24), so if we are the friend of one, we must be the enemy of the other. Pride and arrogancy . . . do I hate.—See above on Proverbs 6:17.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
Verse 13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil] As it is impossible to hate evil without loving good; and as hatred to evil will lead a man to abandon the evil way; and love to goodness will lead him to do what is right in the sight of God, under the influence of that Spirit which has given the hatred to evil, and inspired the love of goodness: hence this implies the sum and substance of true religion, which is here termed the fear of the Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 8:13
13. I hate] This quiet identification of herself by Wisdom with the fear of the Lord, in the first clause of the verse, is significant. See Introd., p. 31.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 8:13
13. The fear of the Lord — JEHOVAH. A phrase equivalent to our term true piety. (See Proverbs 1:7, and note.) Is to hate evil — That is, true piety, or true religion, produces a hatred of all evil. This is its essence.
Sermons on Proverbs 8:13
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Fear of God Has Been Lost in the Church (Compilation) by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of reverential fear of God, highlighting the need for Christians to embrace the holiness, judgment, and severity of God. It calls for a return |
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The Power of Weeping by Michael Youssef | In this sermon, the speaker expresses deep concern and lament over the current condition of the Church of Jesus Christ. He urges the audience not to dismiss his words as judgmental |
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(A Marriage Blessed by God) 1. Build Your Home With Wisdom by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building godly marriages and homes by focusing on the fear of the Lord, wisdom, and self-control. It highlights the need to prioritize reve |
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Every Knee Shall Bow by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into Revelation chapters 14 and 15, focusing on the events of the near future and the role of believers in them. It highlights the heavenly scene with tribulatio |
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Collection of a.w. Tozer's Prayers - Volume 1 by A.W. Tozer | The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of hating sin and loving righteousness. It encourages listeners to flee from iniquity and pursue godliness. The speaker also highlig |
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I Said Yes When I Should Have Said No by Jim Logan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of a deep prayer life, reflecting on the impact of praying with individuals like Alan George and Mark Bubeck. It delves into the concept of 'y |
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sermonindex.net Trailer - the Lost Fear of God by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reverent fear of God, highlighting how many have lost this sense of holiness and awe in the church. It discusses the fear of |