Proverbs 8:8
New International Version
All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.

New Living Translation
My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it.

English Standard Version
All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.

Berean Standard Bible
All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.

King James Bible
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

New King James Version
All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.

New American Standard Bible
“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

NASB 1995
“All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

NASB 1977
“All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing twisted or crooked in them.

Amplified Bible
“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness (upright, in right standing with God); There is nothing contrary to truth or perverted (crooked) in them.

Christian Standard Bible
All the words from my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse.

American Standard Version
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

Contemporary English Version
Every word I speak is honest, not one is misleading or deceptive.

English Revised Version
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everything I say is fair, and there is nothing twisted or crooked in it.

Good News Translation
Everything I say is true; nothing is false or misleading.

International Standard Version
Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech.

Majority Standard Bible
All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.

NET Bible
All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

New Heart English Bible
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

World English Bible
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All the sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness, "" Nothing in them is contrary and perverse.

Young's Literal Translation
In righteousness are all the sayings of my mouth, Nothing in them is froward and perverse.

Smith's Literal Translation
In justice are all the sayings of my mouth; nothing in them crooked and perverse.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All my words are just, there is nothing wicked nor perverse in them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All my words are just. There is no depravity in them, and no perversity.

New American Bible
All the words of my mouth are sincere, none of them wily or crooked;

New Revised Standard Version
All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing perverse or deceptive in them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all these words of my mouth are in righteousness and there is no perversion or crookedness in them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness, There is nothing perverse or crooked in them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing in them wrong or perverse.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Excellence of Wisdom
7For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. 8All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse. 9They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

Psalm 19:7-9
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

Psalm 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:89
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Psalm 119:151
You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.

Psalm 119:172
My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

John 8:31-32
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. / Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.


Treasury of Scripture

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing fraudulent or perverse in them.

all

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Isaiah 45:23
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

there

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.

John 7:46
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

froward or wreathed

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Proverbs 8
1. the fame
6. and evidence of wisdom
10. The excellence
12. the nature
15. the power
18. the riches
22. and the eternity of wisdom
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All the words
This phrase emphasizes the totality and inclusiveness of the message being conveyed. In the Hebrew text, the word for "all" is "kol," which signifies completeness and entirety. This suggests that the wisdom being spoken of in this passage is comprehensive and without exception. It is a reminder that divine wisdom encompasses every aspect of life and is not limited to certain areas or situations. The use of "all" underscores the perfection and sufficiency of God's wisdom, which is available to guide every decision and action.

of my mouth
The phrase "of my mouth" indicates that the wisdom being referred to is spoken and communicated verbally. In the context of Proverbs, wisdom is often personified and depicted as speaking directly to the reader. This personification serves to make the abstract concept of wisdom more relatable and accessible. The mouth, as a symbol of speech and communication, highlights the importance of listening to and heeding the words of wisdom. It also implies that wisdom is not hidden or obscure but is openly declared and available to those who seek it.

are righteous
The term "righteous" in Hebrew is "tsedeq," which conveys the idea of justice, rightness, and moral integrity. This word assures the reader that the wisdom being offered is not only true but also morally sound and just. In a world where many voices compete for attention, this affirmation of righteousness provides a standard by which to measure the validity and ethical nature of the guidance being given. It reassures believers that following divine wisdom will lead them to live in accordance with God's will and moral order.

None are crooked
The word "crooked" translates from the Hebrew "patal," which means twisted or perverse. This phrase assures the reader that there is no deceit or distortion in the wisdom being presented. In a broader biblical context, crookedness is often associated with sin and moral deviation. By stating that none of the words are crooked, the passage emphasizes the purity and straightforwardness of divine wisdom. It is a call to trust in the integrity of God's guidance, which stands in stark contrast to the deceitful and misleading paths of the world.

or perverse
The term "perverse" comes from the Hebrew "iqqesh," which refers to something that is distorted or morally corrupt. This final phrase reinforces the idea that divine wisdom is free from any form of corruption or moral compromise. In the biblical narrative, perversity is often linked with rebellion against God and His commandments. By declaring that none of the words are perverse, the passage assures believers that adhering to divine wisdom will keep them aligned with God's righteous standards and protect them from the moral pitfalls that lead to spiritual ruin.

(8) Froward.--That is, twisted, or crooked.

Verse 8. - In righteousness; i.e. joined with righteousness equivalent to "righteous." In Proverbs 3:16 the Septuagint has an addition which may perhaps be an echo of this passage: "Out of her mouth proceedeth righteousness, and she beareth upon her tongue law and mercy." But more probably it is derived partly from Isaiah 45:23, and partly from Proverbs 31:26. There is nothing froward or perverse in them. In the utterance of Wisdom there is nothing crooked, no distortion of the truth; all is straightforward and direct.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the words
אִמְרֵי־ (’im·rê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 561: Something said

of my mouth
פִ֑י (p̄î)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

are righteous;
בְּצֶ֥דֶק (bə·ṣe·ḏeq)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

none
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

are crooked
נִפְתָּ֥ל (nip̄·tāl)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6617: To twine, to struggle, be, tortuous

or perverse.
וְעִקֵּֽשׁ׃ (wə·‘iq·qêš)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6141: Twisted, perverted


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