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Proverbs 21:8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:8 · King James Version
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Proverbs 21:8 in other translations
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.
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 of every one that is hasty only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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