8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward [1] or perverse in them.

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:8

New International Version

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

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.

20 I lead [2] in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:20

New International Version

20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

English Standard Version

20 I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice,

The Message

20 You can find me on Righteous Road - that's where I walk - at the intersection of Justice Avenue,

New King James Version

20 I traverse the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,

New Living Translation

20 I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:20

Commentary on Proverbs 8:12-21

(Read Proverbs 8:12-21)

Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence. Man found out many inventions for ruin; God found one for our recovery. He hates pride and arrogance, evil ways and froward conversation; these render men unwilling to hear his humbling, awakening, holy instructions. True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficult cases, and helps to make their way plain. His wisdom makes all truly happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus. Seek him early, seek him earnestly, seek him before any thing else. Christ never said, Seek in vain. Those who love Christ, are such as have seen his loveliness, and have had his love shed abroad in their hearts; therefore they are happy. They shall be happy in this world, or in that which is beyond compare better. Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which is well got, will wear well; and that which is well spent upon works of piety and charity, will be lasting. If they have not riches and honour in this world, they shall have that which is infinitely better. They shall be happy in the grace of God. Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads them in the way of righteousness; and they walk after the Spirit. Also, they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter. In Wisdom's promises, believers have goods laid up, not for days and years, but for eternity; her fruit therefore is better than gold.