Proverbs 10:9
He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
In Context
8The wise-hearted man will let himself be ruled, but the man whose talk is foolish will have a fall.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord came to him, and said, I am God, Ruler of all; go in my ways and be upright in all things,
Psalms 23:4Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.
Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.
Proverbs 3:23Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.
Proverbs 28:1The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Isaiah 33:15He whose ways are true, and whose words are upright; he who gives no thought to the profits of false acts, whose hands have not taken rewards, who will have no part in putting men to death, and whose eyes are shut against evil;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:9
Marks of Wisdom and of Folly. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Here is, 1. The honour and happiness of the obedient. They will receive commandments; they will take it as a privilege, and really an ease to them, to be under government, which saves them the labour of deliberating and choosing for themselves; and they will take it as a favour to be told their duty and admonished concerning it. And this is their wisdom; those are wise in heart who are tractable, and those… Read the whole commentary →