8 All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:8

King James Version

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward froward: Heb. wreathed or perverse in them.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

8 You'll only hear true and right words from my mouth; not one syllable will be twisted or skewed.

New King James Version

8 All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.

New Living Translation

8 My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:8

Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11

(Read Proverbs 8:1-11)

The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.