Proverbs 8:6

“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things, etc.] Such are the things of the Gospel; they not only excel what the light of nature dictates and directs to, but even what the law of Moses commands and requires; the doctrines of the Gospel are excellent in their author, nature, and use; particularly those which respect the love, grace, and mercy of God, the person and offices of Christ, the efficacy of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and the great salvation which he has wrought out. These are the doctrines of grace which proceed out of Wisdom’s mouth, and are such as never man spake the like; they are to be approved of, being what differ from others, and to be preferred unto them,…”

“excellent things--or, "plain," "manifest." opening . . . things--upright words.”

“Excellent - literally, “princely things.” The word is not the same as in marginal reference, and is elsewhere always used of persons (compare “captain” in 1 Samuel 9:16; 2 Samuel 5:2). The poetic style of this part of the book applies it here to the things taught, or to the character of the teaching. return to 'Top of Page'”

“8:6-9 Wisdom is associated with truth, understanding, and knowledge, which are right, wholesome, plain, and clear. Wisdom detests deception, which is devious and crooked (cp. 1:2-7; 6:16-19).”

“for: Pro 2:6, Pro 2:7, Pro 4:2, Pro 4:20-22, Pro 22:20, Pro 22:21; Psa 19:7-11, Psa 49:3; Co1 2:6, Co1 2:7; Col 1:26 the opening: Job 33:1-3; Mat 5:2-12, Mat 7:28, Mat 7:29, Mat 13:35 Proverbs 8:7”