Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:8

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

Context

v.7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

v.8This passage

v.9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 John 2:29

    If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

  • Genesis 6:5

    And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

  • Proverbs 30:12

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.

  • Acts 15:9

    and he made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.

  • Matthew 5:8

    Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

  • Proverbs 15:26

    Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.