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Proverbs 21:8
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:8 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 21:8 in other translations
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
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In context
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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