Proverbs 21:8

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:8

BSB
The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
AKJV
The way of man is fraudulent and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
CPDV
The perverse way of a man is foreign. But whoever is pure: his work is upright.
ERV
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: but as for the pure, his work is right.
NHEB
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
SMT
The way of man is crooked and strange: and the pure his work is right.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:8
Summary
Evil people behave unpredictably; virtuous conduct is consistent
Event
Comparison of immoral and pure conduct
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom