KJV ORIGINAL
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The path of a guilty person is twisted and unusual, but the pure person's actions are right and honest.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse contrasts how guilty people live in crooked, complicated ways while those with pure hearts live straightforward, honest lives.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, likely written around 950-900 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature like this was used to teach young people how to live well and make good choices. The contrast between the 'froward' (twisted) person and the 'pure' person reflects the Hebrew understanding that our inner character directly shapes how we live our daily lives.
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