Astray

ASTRA'Y, adverb [a and stray. See [[Stray]].]

Out of the right way or proper place, both in a literal and figurative sense. In morals and religion, it signifies wandering from the path of rectitude, from duty and happiness.

Before I was afflicted, I want astray [[Psalms 129#1|Psalms 129:1]].

Cattle go astray when they leave their proper owners or inclosures. See [[Deuteronomy 22#1|Deuteronomy 22:1]].