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There is nothing devious or crooked in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth <i>are</i> in righteousness; <i>there is</i> nothing froward or perverse in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth <i>are</i> with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse <i>is</i> in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing twisted or crooked in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the words from my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Every word I speak is honest, not one is misleading or deceptive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything I say is fair, and there is nothing twisted or crooked in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everything I say is true; nothing is false or misleading. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />All the sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness, "" Nothing in them is contrary and perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In righteousness are all the sayings of my mouth, Nothing in them is froward and perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In justice are all the sayings of my mouth; nothing in them crooked and perverse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />All my words are just, there is nothing wicked nor perverse in them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />All my words are just. There is no depravity in them, and no perversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are sincere, none of them wily or crooked; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing perverse or deceptive in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all these words of my mouth are in righteousness and there is no perversion or crookedness in them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness, There is nothing perverse or crooked in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing in them wrong or perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1342" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">The Excellence of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’im·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">of my mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: bə·ṣe·ḏeq (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">are righteous;</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">none</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6617.htm" title="6617: nip̄·tāl (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To twist. A primitive root; to twine, i.e. to struggle or be tortuous.">are crooked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6141.htm" title="6141: wə·‘iq·qêš (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Twisted, perverted. From aqash; distorted; hence, false.">or perverse.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Psalm 119:130</a></span><br />The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm">Psalm 119:151</a></span><br />You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Psalm 119:172</a></span><br />My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31-32</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing fraudulent or perverse in them.</p><p class="hdg">all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></b></br> I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth <i>in</i> righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this <i>that is</i> glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.</p><p class="hdg">there</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46</a></b></br> The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.</p><p class="hdg">froward or wreathed </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Crooked</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">False.</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-24.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Tortuous</a> <a href="/psalms/78-57.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/psalms/19-4.htm">Utterances</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Crooked</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">False.</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Tortuous</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Utterances</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">the fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">and evidence of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">The excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">the nature</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">the power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">the riches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">and the eternity of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>All the words of my mouth are righteous;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the purity and moral integrity of wisdom's speech. In the biblical context, righteousness is a key attribute of God, and wisdom is often personified as a divine attribute. The words of wisdom align with God's character, reflecting truth and justice. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a>, which states, "The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous." The righteousness of wisdom's words suggests that they are trustworthy and align with God's law, which is a central theme throughout the Bible.<p><b>none are crooked or perverse.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the absence of deceit or moral corruption in wisdom's speech. In the ancient Near Eastern context, crookedness and perversity were often associated with falsehood and injustice. The Hebrew words used here convey a sense of moral deviation and distortion. This is contrasted with the straight and narrow path that wisdom offers, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages trust in the Lord and promises that He will make paths straight. The absence of crookedness or perversity in wisdom's words underscores their reliability and divine origin, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of wisdom in Jesus Christ, who is described as "the way, the truth, and the life" in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>Personified in <a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Proverbs 8</a>, Wisdom is depicted as a woman calling out to people, offering guidance and understanding.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing moral and spiritual guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_near_east.htm">Ancient Near East</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which the Proverbs were written, influencing their themes and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_wisdom.htm">The Nature of True Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom is inherently righteous and aligns with God's character. It is devoid of deceit or moral corruption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteous_speech.htm">The Importance of Righteous Speech</a></b><br>Our words should reflect the righteousness of God's wisdom, avoiding any form of dishonesty or moral compromise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_communication.htm">Discernment in Communication</a></b><br>As believers, we must discern and ensure that our communication is upright and truthful, reflecting the integrity of God's wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emulating_divine_wisdom.htm">Emulating Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>We are called to emulate the wisdom of God in our daily lives, seeking to speak and act in ways that are righteous and just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_corruption.htm">Guarding Against Corruption</a></b><br>Vigilance is necessary to guard our hearts and minds against influences that might lead to crooked or perverse speech.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_godly_wisdom_and_how_to_get_it.htm">What does 'guile' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_make_ethical_decisions.htm">How can we make ethical decisions effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_7_and_john_8_1-11_compare.htm">How does Proverbs 7's cautionary message align or conflict with the theme of grace and redemption found in John 8:1-11?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_our_beliefs_in_the_bible.htm">What is the meaning of James 3:8?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Froward.--</span>That is, <span class= "ital">twisted, </span>or <span class= "ital">crooked.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In righteousness;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> joined with righteousness equivalent to "righteous." In <a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Proverbs 3:16</a> 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 <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a>, and partly from <a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26</a>. There is <span class="cmt_word">nothing froward or perverse in them.</span> In the utterance of Wisdom there is nothing crooked, no distortion of the truth; all is straightforward and direct. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are righteous;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֶ֥דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">none</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are crooked</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְתָּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·tāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6617.htm">Strong's 6617: </a> </span><span class="str2">To twine, to struggle, be, tortuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or perverse.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִקֵּֽשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘iq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6141.htm">Strong's 6141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twisted, perverted</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/8-8.htm">Proverbs 8:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:8 All the words of my mouth (Prov. 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