Proverbs 21:8

The King’s Heart · Proverbs 21:1–31
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Translations

Modern
The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Traditional
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
Literal
The way of a guilty man is crooked, and for a pure one, his work is straight.
Latin
Perversa via viri aliena est; qui autem mundus est, rectum opus ejus.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Notes

The path of foolishness leads to death, while the road of wisdom leads to life.

Parallels

Psalm 21:1–13

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Character of the Wicked: Froward Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Purity of Heart