My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Proverbs 8:1–12 The prophet rightly applies commendatory terms to the doctrine which he is about to communicate. He does this by speaking as one who would apply his own mind to instruction rather than to only assume the office of exhortation. He puts himself forward as a humble scholar, who, in acting the part of teacher, also has a concern for