KJV ORIGINAL
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
All the words I speak are right and good; there is nothing twisted, dishonest, or corrupt in anything I say.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that Wisdom's words are completely trustworthy and pure - there's no deception or corruption in what she teaches.
📚 Historical Context
In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to people, offering her guidance and truth. This chapter presents Wisdom as existing from the beginning of creation, speaking with divine authority. In ancient Hebrew culture, having 'righteous' or 'straight' words meant speaking truth without deception, which was highly valued in a society where oral agreements and teaching were central to daily life.
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