Proverbs 8:8

King James Version (KJV)

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

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

All the words - are in righteousness - בצדק betsedek, in justice and equity, testifying what man owes to his God, to his neighbor, and to himself; giving to each his due. This is the true import of צדק tsadak .

There is nothing froward - נפתל niphtal, tortuous, involved, or difficult.

Or perverse - עקש ikkesh, distorted, leading to obstinacy. On the contrary,

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Words of the ideal Wisdom, which find their highest fulfillment in that of the Incarnate Word. Compare Luke 4:22; Matthew 11:19.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

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.

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